Sterling, Colorado vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 26.2% more expensive than Sterling, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $94,678 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Sterling, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Sterling, Colorado
Sterling, CO vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Sterling, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  41.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher