Vienna, West Virginia vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 29.6% more expensive than Vienna, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,803 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Vienna, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Vienna, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Vienna, West Virginia
Vienna, WV vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Vienna, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  33.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.0% higher
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher