Cost of Living Calculator - Standish, Michigan vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 43.9% more expensive than Standish, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $107,898 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Standish, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Standish, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Standish, Michigan
Standish, MI vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Standish, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  47.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.8% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  44.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.2% higher

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