Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Plumas Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plumas Lake, California is 21.8% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $121,765 in Plumas Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plumas Lake, California is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Plumas Lake
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Plumas Lake, CA
Compared to Fairbanks, Plumas Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  69.9% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower