Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 11.5% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $44,590 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Lincoln, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  36.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.3% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher