Portland, Oregon vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 23.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $38,520 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Portland, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  28.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  67.8% higher
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  41.4% higher
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  Personal
  4.6% higher
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