Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Forks, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forks, Washington is 11.8% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $44,118 in Forks, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forks, Washington is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
50% cheaper in Forks
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Forks, WA
Compared to Fairbanks, Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.7% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower