Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 26.6% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $94,913 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Wausau, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  45.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  42.2% higher
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  30.3% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  17.0% higher
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