Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Torrance, California


The cost of living in Torrance, California is 84.2% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $128,951 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, California is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
276% more expensive in Torrance
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Torrance, CA
Compared to Fairbanks, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.2% 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
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.4% lower
  Commute
  104.9% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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