Rice Lake, Wisconsin vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 21.7% more expensive than Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $43,210 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Rice Lake, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Rice Lake, Wisconsin
Rice Lake, WI vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Rice Lake, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  38.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.4% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% higher