Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 20.8% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $60,392 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Bellingham
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Fairbanks, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.0% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower