Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Watertown, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, New York is 25.1% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $62,918 in Watertown, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, New York is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Watertown
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Watertown, NY
Compared to Fairbanks, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower