Davis, California vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 33.8% cheaper than Davis, California.

You would need a salary of $33,117 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Davis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Davis, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Davis, California
Davis, CA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Davis, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher