New Bern, North Carolina vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 22.9% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,446 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to New Bern, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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)
  72.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% higher
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher