Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 110.8% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $105,407 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
329% more expensive in San Jose
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs San_Jose, CA
Compared to Fairbanks, San_Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.8% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  306.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% lower
  Commute
  101.1% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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