Cost of Living Calculator - Shelby, Montana vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 40.7% more expensive than Shelby, Montana.

You would need a salary of $70,345 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Shelby, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Shelby, Montana
Shelby, MT vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Shelby, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  35.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.0% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher

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