Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Fairfield, California


The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 32.7% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $95,576 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Fairfield, CA
Compared to Fairbanks, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  55.4% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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