Tuscumbia, Alabama vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 29.8% more expensive than Tuscumbia, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $64,885 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscumbia, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Tuscumbia, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Tuscumbia, Alabama
Tuscumbia, AL vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Tuscumbia, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.4% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher