Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 18.4% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,800 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Salem, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  23.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% higher
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  44.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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