Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 15.7% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $86,765 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Fairbanks, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  23.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.4% lower
  Commute
  58.9% higher
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower