Cost of Living Calculator - Tappan, New York vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 31.3% cheaper than Tappan, New York.

You would need a salary of $48,113 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Tappan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Tappan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Tappan, New York
Tappan, NY vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Tappan, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  51.6% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher

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