Auburn, Washington vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 23.1% cheaper than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,154 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Auburn, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  30.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  82.4% higher
  Commute
  48.1% lower
  Health
  45.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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