Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Pleasanton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasanton, California is 124.4% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $112,206 in Pleasanton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pleasanton, California is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
430% more expensive in Pleasanton
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Pleasanton, CA
Compared to Fairbanks, Pleasanton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.4% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  356.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  65.1% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower