Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Cheyenne, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cheyenne, Wyoming is 2.4% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $58,588 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cheyenne, Wyoming is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Cheyenne
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Cheyenne, WY
Compared to Fairbanks, Cheyenne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower