Tucson, Arizona vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 6.6% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $106,583 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
54% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Tucson, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  39.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.9% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  50.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher