Laramie, Wyoming vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 9.9% more expensive than Laramie, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $54,957 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Laramie, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Laramie, Wyoming
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
48% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Laramie, Wyoming
Laramie, WY vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Laramie, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  37.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.5% higher