Roanoke, Virginia vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $61,078 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Roanoke, 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
  39.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.6% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.4% higher

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