Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Lahaina, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lahaina, Hawaii is 58.5% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $101,522 in Lahaina, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lahaina, Hawaii is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
291% more expensive in Lahaina
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Lahaina, HI
Compared to Fairbanks, Lahaina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.5% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.1% higher
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower