Buckeye, Arizona vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 6.1% cheaper than Buckeye, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $70,442 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Buckeye, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Buckeye, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Buckeye, Arizona
Buckeye, AZ vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Buckeye, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  37.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% higher
  Commute
  39.4% lower
  Health
  38.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher