Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Rockford, Illinois


The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 25.7% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $55,743 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Rockford
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Rockford, IL
Compared to Fairbanks, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% lower
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% lower

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