Mesa, Arizona vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 5.9% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $47,048 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Mesa, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  36.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.0% higher
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  38.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher