Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 26.9% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $95,152 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Austin
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Austin, TX
Compared to Fairbanks, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  27.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% lower
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.