Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 1.0% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $60,402 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Dallas
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Fairbanks, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  55.9% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower