Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Erie, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Erie, Pennsylvania is 22.5% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $69,794 in Erie, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Erie, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Erie
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Erie, PA
Compared to Fairbanks, Erie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% lower
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower