Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Gainesville, Florida


The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 11.8% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $66,182 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Gainesville
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Gainesville, FL
Compared to Fairbanks, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower

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