Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Blacksburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blacksburg, Virginia is 6.4% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $40,728 in Blacksburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blacksburg, Virginia is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
24% cheaper in Blacksburg
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Blacksburg, VA
Compared to Fairbanks, Blacksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower