Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Galveston, Texas


The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 8.1% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $45,931 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
32% cheaper in Galveston
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Galveston, TX
Compared to Fairbanks, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower

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