Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 20.7% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $39,657 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Charleston
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Fairbanks, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% lower
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% lower