Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs McLean, Virginia


The cost of living in McLean, Virginia is 97.1% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $147,808 in McLean, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McLean, Virginia is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
330% more expensive in McLean
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Mclean, VA
Compared to Fairbanks, Mclean is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.1% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% lower
  Commute
  67.1% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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