Omaha, Nebraska vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 13.6% more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $45,434 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Omaha, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  37.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.0% higher
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.4% higher