Cost of Living Calculator - Erie, Pennsylvania vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 29.0% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $161,209 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Erie, 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
  41.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.9% higher
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  41.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher

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