Grants Pass, Oregon vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 1.1% more expensive than Grants Pass, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $50,545 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Grants Pass, Oregon
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Grants Pass, Oregon
Grants Pass, OR vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Grants Pass, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.3% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher