Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Gering, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gering, Nebraska is 18.6% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $461,464 in Gering, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gering, Nebraska is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Gering
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Gering, NE
Compared to Fairbanks, Gering is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower