Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 58.4% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $158,431 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Arlington
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Fairbanks, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% lower
  Commute
  63.1% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower