Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 13.8% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $56,920 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Knoxville, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  36.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.3% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.0% higher