Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 22.7% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $38,627 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Topeka
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Fairbanks, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower