Orlando, Florida vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 1.3% cheaper than Orlando, Florida.

You would need a salary of $41,471 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Orlando, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Orlando, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, FL vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Orlando, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% lower
      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
  32.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% higher
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher