Sacramento, California vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 16.1% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $50,329 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Sacramento, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  36.3% higher
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
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  Personal
  11.6% higher
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