What is a pro or con of living in Fairbanks, Alaskacompared to Greenfield, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 13% more expensive in Fairbanks.

What salary do I need to live in Fairbanks, Alaska copmared to Greenfield, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Greenfield, Indiana should increase to $59,789 in Fairbanks, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GREENFIELD vs. FAIRBANKS
Cost of Living Comparison

Greenfield, Indiana vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 19.6% more expensive than Greenfield, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $59,789 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenfield, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Greenfield, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Greenfield, Indiana

Greenfield, IN vs. Fairbanks, AK

Compared to Greenfield, Fairbanks is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

40.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

69.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

40.9% higher

Commute

14.4% lower

Health

32.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

19.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Greenfield, Indiana vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

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