Kenai, Alaska vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 2.1% more expensive than Kenai, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $51,051 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenai, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Kenai, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
39% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Kenai, Alaska
Kenai, AK vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Kenai, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower