Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Colville, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colville, Washington is 7.4% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $46,324 in Colville, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colville, Washington is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
38% cheaper in Colville
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Colville, WA
Compared to Fairbanks, Colville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.6% lower
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  35.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower