Sahuarita, Arizona vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 3.1% more expensive than Sahuarita, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $103,134 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Sahuarita, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Sahuarita, Arizona
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
54% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Sahuarita, Arizona
Sahuarita, AZ vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Sahuarita, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% higher
      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
  38.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% higher
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  50.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher