Montrose, Colorado vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 7.9% more expensive than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $80,953 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Montrose, Colorado
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
58% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Montrose, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  30.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  58.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher

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