What is a pro or con of living in Ashburn, Virginiacompared to Fairbanks, Alaska?

Median Home Cost is 155% more expensive in Ashburn.

What salary do I need to live in Ashburn, Virginia copmared to Fairbanks, Alaska?

A salary of $75,000 in Fairbanks, Alaska should increase to $110,368 in Ashburn, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FAIRBANKS vs. ASHBURN
Cost of Living Comparison

Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Ashburn, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashburn, Virginia is 47.2% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $110,368 in Ashburn, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ashburn, Virginia is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Ashburn
than in Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks, AK vs. Ashburn, VA

Compared to Fairbanks, Ashburn is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

119.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.5% lower

Commute

68.7% higher

Health

20.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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