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


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 23.9% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $38,060 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Murrieta, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  32.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% higher
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  46.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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