Alexandria, Louisiana vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 23.6% more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $61,818 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, LA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Alexandria, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  44.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.3% higher
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher