Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 12.7% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $43,627 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Eau Claire
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Eau Claire, WI
Compared to Fairbanks, Eau Claire is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% lower