Kodiak, Alaska vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 8.4% cheaper than Kodiak, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $72,334 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kodiak, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Kodiak, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Kodiak, Alaska
Kodiak, AK vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Kodiak, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.5% higher
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower