Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Stockton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stockton, California is 13.3% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $56,667 in Stockton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stockton, California is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Stockton
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Stockton, CA
Compared to Fairbanks, Stockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  53.8% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower