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


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 10.9% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $71,266 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Chico, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  30.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher

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