Travel Nursing in Fairbanks, AK

Travel nursing in Fairbanks, AK — what it costs to live there and 3 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Fairbanks

3 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Fairbanks

Prices in Alaska run 2% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall102.42% higher
Housing93.86% lower
Utilities119.019% higher
Groceries and goods106.36% higher
Services102.22% higher

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Fairbanks

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,150HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,270HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$1,670HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$2,340HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$1,703Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

Alaska is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Alaska license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.

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Common questions

Do I need a Alaska nursing license?
Alaska is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Alaska license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
Is Fairbanks expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Alaska runs utilities 19% above, groceries and goods 6% above and housing 6% below. The rest, services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Fairbanks?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Fairbanks is $1,270 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 3 furnished places here.