Cost of Living Calculator - Merritt Island, Florida vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 1.6% cheaper than Merritt Island, Florida.

You would need a salary of $73,770 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Merritt Island, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Merritt Island, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Merritt Island, Florida
Merritt Island, FL vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Merritt Island, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  28.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.4% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher

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