Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Centralia, Washington


The cost of living in Centralia, Washington is 8.0% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $137,941 in Centralia, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Centralia, Washington is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
46% cheaper in Centralia
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Centralia, WA
Compared to Fairbanks, Centralia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.0% lower
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  32.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower

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