Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 6.2% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $160,410 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% cheaper in Tucson
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Fairbanks, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% lower
      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
  28.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% lower
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  33.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower