Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain Home, Idaho vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 20.3% more expensive than Mountain Home, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $60,142 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain Home, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Mountain Home, Idaho
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
142% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Mountain Home, Idaho
Mountain Home, ID vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Mountain Home, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  46.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.9% higher
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  24.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.8% higher

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