Junction City, Kansas vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 33.3% more expensive than Junction City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $88,000 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Junction City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Junction City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Junction City, Kansas
Junction City, KS vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Junction City, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% higher