Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Syracuse, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Syracuse, New York is 17.5% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $82,451 in Syracuse, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Syracuse, New York is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Syracuse
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Syracuse, NY
Compared to Fairbanks, Syracuse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower