Hyder, Alaska vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 1.0% cheaper than Hyder, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $49,515 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Hyder, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Hyder, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Hyder, Alaska
Hyder, AK vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Hyder, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% lower
      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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher