Island Park, Idaho vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 3.8% cheaper than Island Park, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $48,113 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Island Park, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Island Park, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Island Park, Idaho
Island Park, ID vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Island Park, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% lower
      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
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.2% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.2% higher