Cost of Living Calculator - Sparks, Nevada vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 11.8% cheaper than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $52,829 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Sparks, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  31.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.5% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher

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