Moses Lake, Washington vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 15.6% more expensive than Moses Lake, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,823 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Moses Lake, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Moses Lake, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
80% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Moses Lake, Washington
Moses Lake, WA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Moses Lake, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  35.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  80.7% higher
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  34.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher