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


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 166.6% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $213,255 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
501% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Fairbanks, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  166.6% 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
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  588.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.7% lower
  Commute
  106.1% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower

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