Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Newport, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport, Rhode Island is 38.9% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $90,299 in Newport, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport, Rhode Island is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Newport
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Newport, RI
Compared to Fairbanks, Newport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  31.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower