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PALM DESERT vs. FAIRBANKS
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs Fairbanks, Alaska

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 17.4% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $61,950 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Palm Desert, California

Palm Desert, CA vs Fairbanks, AK

Compared to Palm Desert, Fairbanks is:

Homeowner

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17.4% lower

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33.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

30.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.5% higher

Commute

40.3% lower

Health

46.7% higher

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Personal

12.7% higher

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