Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 75.7% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $131,765 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in Kirkland
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Kirkland, WA
Compared to Fairbanks, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.7% 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
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.9% lower
  Commute
  80.6% higher
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher