Spanish Fork, Utah vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 9.1% cheaper than Spanish Fork, Utah.

You would need a salary of $68,182 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Spanish Fork, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Spanish Fork, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Spanish Fork, Utah
Spanish Fork, UT vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Spanish Fork, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  40.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.7% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% higher