Lafayette, Indiana vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 28.5% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $64,232 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Lafayette, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  42.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.8% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  39.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.0% higher