Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 6.0% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $52,990 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Providence
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Fairbanks, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  48.3% higher
  Health
  31.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher