Bastrop, Texas vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 2.9% cheaper than Bastrop, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,571 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bastrop, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Bastrop, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Bastrop, Texas
Bastrop, TX vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Bastrop, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  43.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.2% higher
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher