Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 10.4% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $82,794 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona 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 Tempe
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Fairbanks, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  26.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% lower
  Commute
  43.9% higher
  Health
  27.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower