Cost of Living Calculator - Lancaster, California vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 11.3% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $66,522 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Lancaster, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  35.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  44.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher

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