Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Marina, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marina, California is 50.9% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $75,441 in Marina, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marina, California is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Marina
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Marina, CA
Compared to Fairbanks, Marina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.0% lower
  Commute
  40.3% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower