Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 2.3% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $63,534 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
26% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Fairbanks, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% lower
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower