Houston, Texas vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 6.8% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,723 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Houston, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  35.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.0% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher