Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 11.8% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $80,806 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Cary
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Fairbanks, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% lower
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower