Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 39.1% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $50,082 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Fairbanks, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  37.9% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower