Oberlin, Ohio vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 32.3% more expensive than Oberlin, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $66,148 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Oberlin, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Oberlin, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Oberlin, Ohio
Oberlin, OH vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Oberlin, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  36.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.7% higher
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  51.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher