Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Port Arthur, Texas


The cost of living in Port Arthur, Texas is 29.1% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $40,340 in Port Arthur, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Arthur, Texas is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Port Arthur
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Port Arthur, TX
Compared to Fairbanks, Port Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  33.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.1% lower
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower

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