Fresno, California vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 1.3% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $78,993 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Fresno, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% lower
      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
  34.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  37.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher