Nenana, Alaska vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 3.2% more expensive than Nenana, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $36,134 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Nenana, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Nenana, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Nenana, Alaska
Nenana, AK vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Nenana, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.3% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher