Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Gilbert, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gilbert, Arizona is 20.3% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $60,147 in Gilbert, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gilbert, Arizona is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Gilbert
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Gilbert, AZ
Compared to Fairbanks, Gilbert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  27.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower