Pocatello, Idaho vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 18.2% more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $92,190 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
68% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Pocatello, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  47.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.5% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher