Cost of Living Calculator - Rock Valley, Iowa vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 24.7% more expensive than Rock Valley, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $93,561 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Valley, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Rock Valley, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Rock Valley, Iowa
Rock Valley, IA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Rock Valley, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  37.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.0% higher
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher

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