South Van Horn, Alaska vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 26.1% more expensive than South Van Horn, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $63,041 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in South Van Horn, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than South Van Horn, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
590% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in South Van Horn, Alaska
South Van Horn, AK vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to South Van Horn, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,112.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower