Huntsville, Alabama vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 12.5% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $92,778 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Huntsville, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  38.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.4% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher