Huntington, West Virginia vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 35.3% more expensive than Huntington, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $94,695 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Huntington, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington, WV vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Huntington, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  37.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.9% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher