Cost of Living Calculator - Harlan, Iowa vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 38.4% more expensive than Harlan, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,199 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlan, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Harlan, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Harlan, Iowa
Harlan, IA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Harlan, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  40.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.0% higher
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher

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