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


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 42.2% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $43,343 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Oakland, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.5% higher
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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