Oak Harbor, Washington vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 4.2% cheaper than Oak Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $105,352 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Harbor, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Oak Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Oak Harbor, Washington
Oak Harbor, WA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Oak Harbor, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  31.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  103.5% higher
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  35.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher