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


The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 19.2% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $89,412 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Sacramento, CA
Compared to Fairbanks, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% lower
  Commute
  61.1% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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