Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Bay Center, Washington


The cost of living in Bay Center, Washington is 4.2% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $67,746 in Bay Center, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay Center, Washington is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Bay Center
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Bay Center, WA
Compared to Fairbanks, Bay Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% higher
      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
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.8% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% lower

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