Steamboat Springs, Colorado vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 30.6% cheaper than Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $41,661 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Steamboat Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Steamboat Springs, CO vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Steamboat Springs, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.7% higher
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  63.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher