Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Spartanburg, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spartanburg, South Carolina is 20.4% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $51,745 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spartanburg, South Carolina is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Spartanburg
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Spartanburg, SC
Compared to Fairbanks, Spartanburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% lower
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower