Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Altus, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altus, Oklahoma is 34.4% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $32,794 in Altus, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altus, Oklahoma is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Altus
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Altus, OK
Compared to Fairbanks, Altus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower