What is a pro or con of living in Fairbanks, Alaskacompared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 0% more expensive in Fairbanks.

What salary do I need to live in Fairbanks, Alaska copmared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

A salary of $75,000 in Chattanooga, Tennessee should increase to $88,439 in Fairbanks, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHATTANOOGA vs. FAIRBANKS
Cost of Living Comparison

Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 17.9% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $88,439 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN vs. Fairbanks, AK

Compared to Chattanooga, Fairbanks is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

37.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

64.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

41.2% higher

Commute

7.2% lower

Health

28.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

25.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chattanooga, TN vs. Fairbanks, AK

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