Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 8.9% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $48,272 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
38% cheaper in Yakima
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Fairbanks, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.4% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  32.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower