Fort Riley, Kansas vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 29.4% more expensive than Fort Riley, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $64,721 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Riley, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Fort Riley, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Fort Riley, Kansas
Fort Riley, KS vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Fort Riley, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% higher
      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
  41.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.7% higher