Fairbanks, Alaska vs. New Town, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Town, North Dakota is 23.3% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $38,333 in New Town, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Town, North Dakota is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in New Town
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. New Town, ND
Compared to Fairbanks, New Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.0% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower