Farmington, New Mexico vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 30.3% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $131,571 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Farmington, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  39.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.6% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  52.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.8% higher