Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Billings, Montana


The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 8.4% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $45,789 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
28% cheaper in Billings
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Billings, MT
Compared to Fairbanks, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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