Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Coos Bay, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Coos Bay, Oregon is 14.4% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $117,256 in Coos Bay, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Coos Bay, Oregon is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
52% cheaper in Coos Bay
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Coos Bay, OR
Compared to Fairbanks, Coos Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.6% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% lower