Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Drum, New York vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 26.4% more expensive than Fort Drum, New York.

You would need a salary of $94,796 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Drum, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Fort Drum, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Fort Drum, New York
Fort Drum, NY vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Fort Drum, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  34.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher

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