Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Arlington, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Texas is 1.2% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $34,588 in Arlington, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Texas is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Arlington
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Arlington, TX
Compared to Fairbanks, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  52.6% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower