Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stevens Point, Wisconsin is 21.7% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $39,167 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stevens Point, Wisconsin is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Stevens Point
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Stevens Point, WI
Compared to Fairbanks, Stevens Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower