Carthage, New York vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 29.0% more expensive than Carthage, New York.

You would need a salary of $58,028 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Carthage, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Carthage, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Carthage, New York
Carthage, NY vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Carthage, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  35.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% higher