Cost of Living Calculator - Owensboro, Kentucky vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 27.2% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $95,387 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Owensboro, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  45.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.5% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher

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