Cost of Living Calculator - Mount Vernon, New York vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 27.5% cheaper than Mount Vernon, New York.

You would need a salary of $72,570 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Mount Vernon, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Mount Vernon, New York
Mount Vernon, NY vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Mount Vernon, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  25.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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