Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Michigan vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 13.0% cheaper than Rochester, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $87,032 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Rochester, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Rochester, Michigan
Rochester, MI vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Rochester, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  33.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.9% higher
  Commute
  39.4% lower
  Health
  60.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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