Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 5.4% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $73,794 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
27% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Fairbanks, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% lower
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower