Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Kapaa, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kapaa, Hawaii is 51.8% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $75,882 in Kapaa, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kapaa, Hawaii is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Kapaa
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Kapaa, HI
Compared to Fairbanks, Kapaa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  24.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.2% higher
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower