Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Vail, Arizona


The cost of living in Vail, Arizona is 4.9% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $78,678 in Vail, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vail, Arizona is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Vail
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Vail, AZ
Compared to Fairbanks, Vail is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  42.3% higher
  Health
  33.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower

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