Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 12.6% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $56,324 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Modesto
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Fairbanks, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  51.7% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower