Pottsville, Pennsylvania vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 45.3% more expensive than Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $72,650 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Pottsville, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Pottsville, PA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Pottsville, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  35.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  458.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher