Ashland, Oregon vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 15.6% cheaper than Ashland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,184 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Ashland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Ashland, Oregon
Ashland, OR vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Ashland, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.6% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher