Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 3.0% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $206,078 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Worcester
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Fairbanks, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% higher
      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
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower