Fairbanks, Alaska vs. New Braunfels, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Braunfels, Texas is 2.5% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $52,136 in New Braunfels, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Braunfels, Texas is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
29% cheaper in New Braunfels
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. New Braunfels, TX
Compared to Fairbanks, New Braunfels is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  29.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower