West Hempstead, New York vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 34.1% cheaper than West Hempstead, New York.

You would need a salary of $32,946 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hempstead, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than West Hempstead, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in West Hempstead, New York
West Hempstead, NY vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to West Hempstead, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  54.7% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher