Cost of Living Calculator - Alturas, California vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 28.8% more expensive than Alturas, California.

You would need a salary of $96,617 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Alturas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Alturas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Alturas, California
Alturas, CA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Alturas, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  37.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.9% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher

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