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


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 29.9% cheaper than Escondido, California.

You would need a salary of $52,548 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Escondido, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Escondido, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Escondido, California
Escondido, CA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Escondido, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  43.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher

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