Fort Worth, Texas vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 1.8% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $183,234 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Fort Worth, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.4% higher
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher