Living in Fairbanks, AK

Fairbanks, AK

Nature, rugged beauty and adventure
Photo by Nader Kasfy
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In Fairbanks, nature reigns supreme. Surrounded by vast wilderness and rugged beauty, this northern outpost is a haven for adventurers and seekers of the extraordinary. From dog mushing races to cultural festivals celebrating Alaskan Native heritage, there's always something happening in this lively frontier town. And when you need a break from the excitement, the quiet surrounding landscape is never far away, offering solace and inspiration in equal measure.

The Good

  • 😋 Decent food options
  • Coffee
  • 👮 Safe
  • ⛰️ Stunning scenery
  • 🏞️ Great outdoors

The Bad

  • 🏘️ Limited accomodation options
  • 🚌 Limited public transport
  • 🚶 Not walkable
  • Freezing
  • 🥶 Cold winters

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Fairbanks
Cheapest () Costliest ()
United States
19%
cheaper than United States median
246th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Fairbanks is the cheapest place (out of 14) to live in United States
  • The average salary in Fairbanks is
  • It's about 8% more expensive to live in Fairbanks than it is Berlin
  • You can expect to spend around $2,835.79 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Safety

safe

Fairbanks has a relatively low crime rate, but visitors should remain cautious of property crimes and wildlife encounters.

Internet speed

OK

Download
31.7Mbps
Upload
13.4Mbps
Latency
63.6ms
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