Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Oceanside, California


The cost of living in Oceanside, California is 43.2% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $71,618 in Oceanside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oceanside, California is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Oceanside
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Oceanside, CA
Compared to Fairbanks, Oceanside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  49.1% higher
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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