Cost of Living Calculator - Kingston, Washington vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 21.2% cheaper than Kingston, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,073 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingston, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Kingston, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Kingston, Washington
Kingston, WA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Kingston, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  28.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  97.5% higher
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  44.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher

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