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FORT SMITH vs. FAIRBANKS
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Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Fairbanks, Alaska
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is
36.0%
more expensive
than Fort Smith, Arkansas.
You would need a salary of
$81,600
in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is
more expensive
than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Fort Smith, Fairbanks is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
36.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
41.9% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
123.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
41.5% higher
Commute
2.3% higher
Health
36.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
21.6% higher
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