Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Cave Creek, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cave Creek, Arizona is 54.2% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $138,794 in Cave Creek, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cave Creek, Arizona is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Cave Creek
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Cave Creek, AZ
Compared to Fairbanks, Cave Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% lower
  Commute
  60.3% higher
  Health
  27.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower