Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 45.3% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $116,235 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Fairbanks, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% lower
  Commute
  69.9% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower