Cost of Living Calculator - Homer, Alaska vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 3.1% cheaper than Homer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $82,336 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Homer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Homer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Homer, Alaska
Homer, AK vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Homer, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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