Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Roanoke, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 18.1% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $110,515 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Roanoke, VA
Compared to Fairbanks, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% lower
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% lower