Irvine, California vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 43.7% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $28,161 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Irvine, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% higher
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  37.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher