Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Hood River, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hood River, Oregon is 13.5% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $56,765 in Hood River, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hood River, Oregon is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Hood River
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Hood River, OR
Compared to Fairbanks, Hood River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  21.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.5% lower
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower