Tarpon Springs, Florida vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 1.9% cheaper than Tarpon Springs, Florida.

You would need a salary of $88,269 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Tarpon Springs, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Tarpon Springs, FL vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Tarpon Springs, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% higher
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher