Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Sheridan, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sheridan, Wyoming is 4.5% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $238,725 in Sheridan, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sheridan, Wyoming is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
35% cheaper in Sheridan
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Sheridan, WY
Compared to Fairbanks, Sheridan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower