Galveston, Texas vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 8.9% more expensive than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $90,352 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Galveston, Texas
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
47% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Galveston, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  35.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  47.4% higher
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  31.1% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  13.4% higher
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