Cost of Living in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK

Modeled annual cost: $58,183.

Median family income: $105,862.

Affordability Snapshot

AK County Median

$56,721

State Rank

7thMost expensive counties in AK out of 28See Alaska county rankings

Median Income

$105,862

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK.

$14,451 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$58,183

Per year

  • Transport:$14,451
  • Housing:$13,728
  • Taxes:$9,927
  • Healthcare:$9,116
  • Other Costs:$5,849
  • Food:$5,112
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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1Kusilvak Census Area, AK
$47,223
2Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK
$47,506
3Denali Borough, AK
$49,441
4Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK
$50,735
5Wrangell City and Borough, AK
$50,992

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Cost of Living in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK (2026)