Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Bellevue, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Washington is 95.8% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $97,892 in Bellevue, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellevue, Washington is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
366% more expensive in Bellevue
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Bellevue, WA
Compared to Fairbanks, Bellevue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.8% higher
      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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.1% lower
  Commute
  71.6% higher
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher