Cost of Living Calculator - Helena, Montana vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 2.6% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $76,984 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
53% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Helena, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  30.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.8% higher
  Commute
  23.5% higher
  Health
  26.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher

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