Cost of Living Calculator - Star, Idaho vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 19.7% cheaper than Star, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $60,236 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Star, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Star, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Star, Idaho
Star, ID vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Star, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  40.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.4% higher
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% higher

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