Kennewick, Washington vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 3.8% more expensive than Kennewick, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,882 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kennewick, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Kennewick, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
66% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick, WA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Kennewick, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% higher
      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)
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  66.2% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  48.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.3% higher