Arcata, California vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 5.7% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $70,702 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Arcata, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% lower
      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
  30.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.7% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher

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