Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 21.0% more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,548 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Elizabeth City, NC vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Elizabeth City, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  39.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher