Fairbanks, Alaska vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 13.2% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $34,706 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in College Station
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Fairbanks, College Station 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
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% lower
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.1% lower