Cost of Living Calculator - Allentown, Pennsylvania vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 9.7% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $44,425 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Allentown, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  31.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher

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