Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Alturas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alturas, California is 22.4% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $58,235 in Alturas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alturas, California is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Alturas
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Alturas, CA
Compared to Fairbanks, Alturas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower