Fairbanks, Alaska vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 1.6% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $63,980 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
32% cheaper in State College
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. State College, PA
Compared to Fairbanks, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.6% lower
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower