Mountain View, Hawaii vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 13.3% cheaper than Mountain View, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $65,051 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Mountain View, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Mountain View, Hawaii
Mountain View, HI vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Mountain View, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% lower
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower