Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs South Bend, Indiana


The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 26.5% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $52,693 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in South Bend
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs South Bend, IN
Compared to Fairbanks, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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)
  72.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.2% lower
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% lower

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