Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth City, North Carolina is 17.4% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $67,771 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth City, North Carolina is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Elizabeth City
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Elizabeth City, NC
Compared to Fairbanks, Elizabeth City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% lower