Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Pacific Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacific Grove, California is 96.3% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $147,206 in Pacific Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacific Grove, California is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
338% more expensive in Pacific Grove
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Pacific Grove, CA
Compared to Fairbanks, Pacific Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.3% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% lower
  Commute
  31.6% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower