Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, Iowa vs Nome, Alaska


The cost of living in Nome, Alaska is 57.0% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $235,541 in Nome, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nome, Alaska is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Nome
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs Nome, AK
Compared to Fairfield, Nome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% 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
  101.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  82.9% higher
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher

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