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Santa Cruz, California - Fairbanks, Alaska

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A salary of $100,000 in Santa Cruz, California could decrease to $75,000 in Fairbanks, Alaska

Santa Cruz U.S. Avg. Fairbanks

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Cost of Living IndexesSanta CruzFairbanks
Overall176132
Food110133
Housing347124
Utilities110222
Transportation110108
Health108140
Miscellaneous111117
100=national average

Fairbanks is 25% cheaper than Santa Cruz.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 64% cheaper in Fairbanks.


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