Cleveland, Ohio vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 41.1% more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $70,539 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Cleveland, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, OH vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Cleveland, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  42.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  361.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.3% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  54.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher