Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Lewiston, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewiston, Idaho is 7.9% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $69,044 in Lewiston, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Idaho is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% cheaper in Lewiston
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Lewiston, ID
Compared to Fairbanks, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower