Cost of Living Calculator - Rock Springs, Wyoming vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 9.1% more expensive than Rock Springs, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $81,818 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Rock Springs, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Rock Springs, Wyoming
Rock Springs, WY vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Rock Springs, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  44.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.4% higher
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher

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