Fairbanks, Alaska vs. West Plains, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Plains, Missouri is 28.9% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $72,500 in West Plains, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Plains, Missouri is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in West Plains
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. West Plains, MO
Compared to Fairbanks, West Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.3% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% lower