Pensacola, Florida vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 17.0% more expensive than Pensacola, Florida.

You would need a salary of $35,092 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Pensacola, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Pensacola, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola, FL vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Pensacola, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  37.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher