Cost of Living Calculator - Ottumwa, Iowa vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 47.2% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $110,390 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Ottumwa, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% 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
  45.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% higher
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher

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