Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Curlew, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Curlew, Washington is 18.8% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $85,235 in Curlew, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Curlew, Washington is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Curlew
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Curlew, WA
Compared to Fairbanks, Curlew is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  24.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.3% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  34.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% lower