Fairmont, Minnesota vs. Valdez, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valdez, Alaska is 47.1% more expensive than Fairmont, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $110,300 in Valdez, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valdez, Alaska is more expensive than Fairmont, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Valdez
than in Fairmont, Minnesota
Fairmont, MN vs. Valdez, AK
Compared to Fairmont, Valdez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% 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
  52.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.0% higher
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  43.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher