Beaverton, Oregon vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 18.2% cheaper than Beaverton, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $40,898 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaverton, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Beaverton, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Beaverton, Oregon
Beaverton, OR vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Beaverton, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  29.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  66.6% higher
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  42.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher