Wallace, North Carolina vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 31.6% more expensive than Wallace, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,806 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wallace, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Wallace, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Wallace, North Carolina
Wallace, NC vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Wallace, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  40.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.8% higher