Ester, Alaska vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 9.0% cheaper than Ester, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $45,495 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ester, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Ester, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Ester, Alaska
Ester, AK vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Ester, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% lower
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher