Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 1.9% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $98,137 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
25% cheaper in Waukesha
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Waukesha, WI
Compared to Fairbanks, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% lower
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower