Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Virginia vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 36.9% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $50,499 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Arlington, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% higher
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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