Barstow, California vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 13.3% more expensive than Barstow, California.

You would need a salary of $63,467 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Barstow, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Barstow, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Barstow, California
Barstow, CA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Barstow, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  40.5% higher
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  Personal
  15.6% higher
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