Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Normal, Illinois


The cost of living in Normal, Illinois is 19.3% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $60,515 in Normal, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Normal, Illinois is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Normal
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Normal, IL
Compared to Fairbanks, Normal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% lower
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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