Bossier City, Louisiana vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 24.2% more expensive than Bossier City, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $93,179 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Bossier City, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Bossier City, Louisiana
Bossier City, LA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Bossier City, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  40.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.3% higher
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher