Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Hershey, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Hershey, Pennsylvania is 0.8% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $50,392 in Hershey, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hershey, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Hershey
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Hershey, PA
Compared to Fairbanks, Hershey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% lower
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower

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