Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is essentially the same as Sterling Heights, Michigan.
The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is essentially the same as Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Sterling Heights, MI vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Sterling Heights, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  37.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% higher
  Commute
  43.2% lower
  Health
  59.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher