What is a pro or con of living in Walnut Creek, Californiacompared to Fairbanks, Alaska?

Median Home Cost is 271% more expensive in Walnut Creek.

What salary do I need to live in Walnut Creek, California copmared to Fairbanks, Alaska?

A salary of $50,000 in Fairbanks, Alaska should increase to $96,961 in Walnut Creek, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FAIRBANKS vs. WALNUT CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 93.9% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $96,961 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks, AK vs. Walnut Creek, CA

Compared to Fairbanks, Walnut Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

93.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

254.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.5% lower

Commute

69.8% higher

Health

5.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Walnut Creek, California

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