Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Tukwila, Washington


The cost of living in Tukwila, Washington is 27.8% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $95,882 in Tukwila, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tukwila, Washington is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Tukwila
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Tukwila, WA
Compared to Fairbanks, Tukwila is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.2% lower
  Commute
  80.0% higher
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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