Cost of Living Calculator - El Paso, Texas vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 24.4% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,020 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to El Paso, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  44.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.1% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  33.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% higher

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