Tampa, Florida vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 1.6% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $177,049 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Tampa, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.3% higher
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% higher