Eugene, Oregon vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 4.9% cheaper than Eugene, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $47,530 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Eugene, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Eugene, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Eugene, Oregon
Eugene, OR vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Eugene, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  31.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  64.9% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher