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


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 44.3% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $72,152 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Harlingen, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% 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
  47.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.5% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  28.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  55.2% higher

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