Lamar, Colorado vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 43.9% more expensive than Lamar, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $71,932 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lamar, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Lamar, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Lamar, Colorado
Lamar, CO vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Lamar, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  36.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  36.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% higher