Cresson, Pennsylvania vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 32.3% more expensive than Cresson, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $66,148 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Cresson, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Cresson, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Cresson, Pennsylvania
Cresson, PA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Cresson, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  36.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.6% higher
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher