Copper Center, Alaska vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 4.0% more expensive than Copper Center, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $51,988 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Copper Center, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Copper Center, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Copper Center, Alaska
Copper Center, AK vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Copper Center, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower