Valdez, Alaska vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 3.1% cheaper than Valdez, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $87,179 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdez, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Valdez, Alaska
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
8% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Valdez, Alaska
Valdez, AK vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Valdez, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower