Seattle, Washington vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 39.2% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $82,062 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Seattle, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  94.9% higher
  Commute
  45.4% lower
  Health
  45.2% higher
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  Personal
  1.4% lower
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