Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Ellensburg, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellensburg, Washington is 0.9% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $50,441 in Ellensburg, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellensburg, Washington is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Ellensburg
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Ellensburg, WA
Compared to Fairbanks, Ellensburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.9% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  32.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% lower