Cost of Living Calculator - Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 11.7% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,877 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Lancaster, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  29.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% higher
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher

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