Austin, Texas vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 21.2% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $74,884 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Austin, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  37.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% higher
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher