Greenville, North Carolina vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 21.1% more expensive than Greenville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $90,855 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Greenville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Greenville, North Carolina
Greenville, NC vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Greenville, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  39.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.6% higher
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher