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


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 71.0% cheaper than Cupertino, California.

You would need a salary of $14,481 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Cupertino, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Cupertino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Cupertino, California
Cupertino, CA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Cupertino, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.0% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.6% higher
  Commute
  48.9% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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