Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 1.8% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $49,118 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Fort Worth
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Fairbanks, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  51.7% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower