Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 12.2% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $74,667 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Knoxville
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Knoxville, TN
Compared to Fairbanks, Knoxville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% lower