Providence, Rhode Island vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 5.6% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $70,768 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Providence, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% lower
      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
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  46.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower