Amarillo, Texas vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 31.1% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $98,329 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Amarillo, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  45.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.1% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.7% higher