Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Kent, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Ohio is 20.6% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $35,735 in Kent, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Ohio is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Kent
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Kent, OH
Compared to Fairbanks, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.6% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  31.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower