Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Davis, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Davis, California is 51.0% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $150,980 in Davis, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Davis, California is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Davis
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Davis, CA
Compared to Fairbanks, Davis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower