Peoria, Illinois vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 38.0% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,012 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Peoria, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.0% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher