Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Johnson City, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnson City, Tennessee is 19.7% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $60,221 in Johnson City, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnson City, Tennessee is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Johnson City
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Johnson City, TN
Compared to Fairbanks, Johnson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  27.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower