Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 17.5% more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $82,258 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, OH vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Cincinnati, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  36.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.8% higher
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  43.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher