Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 8.6% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $82,235 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Fairbanks, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower