Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Wichita, Kansas


The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 20.0% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $36,801 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Wichita
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Wichita, KS
Compared to Fairbanks, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% lower
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower

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