Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Jacksonville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jacksonville, Florida is 7.6% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $73,882 in Jacksonville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jacksonville, Florida is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in Jacksonville
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Jacksonville, FL
Compared to Fairbanks, Jacksonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower