Flagstaff, Arizona vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 14.1% cheaper than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $107,414 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Flagstaff, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.7% higher
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher