Alexandria, Virginia vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 27.3% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $69,066 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Alexandria, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.8% higher
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher