Carmichael, California vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 21.9% cheaper than Carmichael, California.

You would need a salary of $39,051 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmichael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Carmichael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Carmichael, California
Carmichael, CA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Carmichael, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.0% higher
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher