Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Sammamish, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sammamish, Washington is 106.7% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $206,667 in Sammamish, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sammamish, Washington is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
406% more expensive in Sammamish
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Sammamish, WA
Compared to Fairbanks, Sammamish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.7% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.1% lower
  Commute
  91.2% higher
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher