What is a pro or con of living in North Fort Lewis, Washingtoncompared to Fairbanks, Alaska?

Median Home Cost is 73% more expensive in North Fort Lewis.

What salary do I need to live in North Fort Lewis, Washington copmared to Fairbanks, Alaska?

A salary of $75,000 in Fairbanks, Alaska should increase to $82,426 in North Fort Lewis, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FAIRBANKS vs. NORTH FORT LEWIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Fairbanks, Alaska vs. North Fort Lewis, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Fort Lewis, Washington is 9.9% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $82,426 in North Fort Lewis, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Fort Lewis, Washington is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in North Fort Lewis
than in Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks, AK vs. North Fort Lewis, WA

Compared to Fairbanks, North Fort Lewis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

25.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

17.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

50.9% lower

Commute

63.8% higher

Health

31.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% lower

Cost of Food

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