Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Yuma, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yuma, Arizona is 10.3% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $80,735 in Yuma, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yuma, Arizona is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
45% cheaper in Yuma
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Yuma, AZ
Compared to Fairbanks, Yuma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower