Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 19.6% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $89,706 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Fairbanks, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  28.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower