Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 11.4% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $66,471 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Fairbanks, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% lower

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