Cost of Living Calculator - Wichita, Kansas vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 25.0% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $68,750 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Wichita, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  40.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.6% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher

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