Radford, Virginia vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 22.2% more expensive than Radford, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $67,186 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Radford, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Radford, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Radford, Virginia
Radford, VA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Radford, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% higher