Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Bismarck, North Dakota


The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 7.4% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $69,485 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
34% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Bismarck, ND
Compared to Fairbanks, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  26.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower

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