Granite Falls, Washington vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 14.9% cheaper than Granite Falls, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,535 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Granite Falls, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Granite Falls, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Granite Falls, Washington
Granite Falls, WA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Granite Falls, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  31.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  87.8% higher
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  47.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher