Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 22.0% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $70,183 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Silver Spring, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% higher
  Commute
  46.7% lower
  Health
  47.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher