Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs West Yellowstone, Montana


The cost of living in West Yellowstone, Montana is 17.6% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $88,235 in West Yellowstone, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Yellowstone, Montana is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in West Yellowstone
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs West Yellowstone, MT
Compared to Fairbanks, West Yellowstone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.2% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower

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