Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Stevens, Washington vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 21.7% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $58,757 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Lake Stevens, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  29.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  88.6% higher
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  47.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher

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