Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Federal Way, Washington


The cost of living in Federal Way, Washington is 31.5% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $92,041 in Federal Way, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Way, Washington is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Federal Way
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Federal Way, WA
Compared to Fairbanks, Federal Way is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.4% lower
  Commute
  98.0% higher
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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