Cost of Living Calculator - West Branch, Michigan vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 29.8% more expensive than West Branch, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $64,885 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in West Branch, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than West Branch, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in West Branch, Michigan
West Branch, MI vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to West Branch, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  47.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  254.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  50.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher

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