Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 15.9% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $153,000 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Lafayette, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  38.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.9% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher