Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Corvallis, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Corvallis, Oregon is 7.0% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $53,480 in Corvallis, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Corvallis, Oregon is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Corvallis
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Corvallis, OR
Compared to Fairbanks, Corvallis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.8% lower
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower