Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Anchorage, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Kentucky is 53.1% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $136,292 in Anchorage, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Kentucky is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Anchorage, KY
Compared to Fairbanks, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  23.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% lower
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower