Fairbanks, Alaska vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 57.3% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $86,490 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in San Diego
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Fairbanks, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  23.3% lower
  Commute
  60.1% higher
  Health
  30.5% lower
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  Personal
  10.8% lower
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