Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Santa Clara, California


The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 130.5% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $172,870 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
421% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Fairbanks, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.5% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  423.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.9% lower
  Commute
  87.1% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower

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