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


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 6.4% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $42,132 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Houston
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Houston, TX
Compared to Fairbanks, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% lower
  Commute
  58.5% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.