Cost of Living Calculator - Waukee, Iowa vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 6.5% more expensive than Waukee, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $85,177 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukee, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Waukee, Iowa
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
48% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Waukee, Iowa
Waukee, IA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Waukee, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  32.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.7% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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