Kettering, Ohio vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 21.1% more expensive than Kettering, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $78,741 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kettering, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Kettering, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Kettering, Ohio
Kettering, OH vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Kettering, 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
  36.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% higher
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  41.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher