What is a pro or con of living in Fairmont, Minnesotacompared to Seward, Alaska?

Median Home Cost is 56% cheaper in Fairmont.

What salary do I need to live in Fairmont, Minnesota copmared to Seward, Alaska?

A salary of $39,540 in Seward, Alaska could decrease to $28,086 in Fairmont, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Seward, Alaska vs. Fairmont, Minnesota

Q: Is it expensive to live in Fairmont, Minnesota compared to Seward, Alaska?

Overall, Fairmont, Minnesota is cheaper than Seward, Alaska.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairmont, Minnesota is 29.0% cheaper than Seward, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $28,086 in Fairmont, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seward, Alaska.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairmont, Minnesota is cheaper than Seward, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Fairmont
than in Seward, Alaska

Seward, AK vs. Fairmont, MN

Compared to Seward, Fairmont is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

22.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

56.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.9% lower

Commute

23.0% lower

Health

32.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.5% lower

Cost of Food

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