Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 20.1% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,071 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Indianapolis, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  42.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.7% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher