Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 1.7% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $179,950 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Tampa
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Fairbanks, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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)
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% lower
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% lower