Lakewood, Washington vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 14.5% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $74,384 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Lakewood, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  32.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  92.9% higher
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  45.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher