Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgantown, West Virginia is 11.5% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $44,265 in Morgantown, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morgantown, West Virginia is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Morgantown
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Morgantown, WV
Compared to Fairbanks, Morgantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.2% lower
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower