Sterling, Alaska vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 3.3% cheaper than Sterling, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $48,361 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Sterling, Alaska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
28% cheaper in Fresno
than in Sterling, Alaska
Sterling, AK vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Sterling, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower