Folsom, California vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 31.3% cheaper than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $6,873 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Folsom, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% higher
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher