Watertown, New York vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 33.5% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $104,136 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Watertown, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  34.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher