Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Pearl City, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pearl City, Hawaii is 80.8% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $90,392 in Pearl City, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pearl City, Hawaii is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in Pearl City
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Pearl City, HI
Compared to Fairbanks, Pearl City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.8% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% higher
  Commute
  80.3% higher
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher