Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Aberdeen, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aberdeen, Washington is 16.5% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $112,765 in Aberdeen, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aberdeen, Washington is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Aberdeen
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Aberdeen, WA
Compared to Fairbanks, Aberdeen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.4% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower