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ANCHORAGE vs. FAIRBANKS
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Fairbanks, Alaska

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 12.1% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $86,173 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage, AK vs Fairbanks, AK

Compared to Anchorage, Fairbanks is:

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12.1% lower

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8.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

26.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.1% higher

Commute

28.2% lower

Health

2.2% higher

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Personal

3.8% lower

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