Oakdale, California vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 19.2% cheaper than Oakdale, California.

You would need a salary of $60,570 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Oakdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Oakdale, California
Oakdale, CA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Oakdale, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher