Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Midland, Texas


The cost of living in Midland, Texas is 10.1% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $103,411 in Midland, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Midland, Texas is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Midland
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Midland, TX
Compared to Fairbanks, Midland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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)
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% lower
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower

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