Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 13.2% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $86,765 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Fairbanks, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% lower