Galax, Virginia vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 39.3% more expensive than Galax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $55,738 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Galax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Galax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Galax, Virginia
Galax, VA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Galax, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  40.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.4% higher
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% higher