Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Casper, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Casper, Wyoming is 7.1% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $50,188 in Casper, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Casper, Wyoming is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Casper
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Casper, WY
Compared to Fairbanks, Casper is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  24.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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