Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 10.2% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $55,098 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Wasilla
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Fairbanks, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  61.5% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower