Fairbanks, Alaska vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 18.9% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $129,725 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Fairbanks, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% lower
  Commute
  31.2% higher
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% lower

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