Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 10.3% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $44,853 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Nebraska is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Lincoln
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Lincoln, NE
Compared to Fairbanks, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.2% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower