Port St. Lucie, Florida vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 1.3% more expensive than Port St. Lucie, Florida.

You would need a salary of $50,645 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Port St. Lucie, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
92% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Port St. Lucie, Florida
Port St. Lucie, FL vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Port St. Lucie, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  27.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.8% higher
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher