Cost of Living Calculator - Salcha, Alaska vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 5.5% more expensive than Salcha, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $79,116 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Salcha, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Salcha, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Salcha, Alaska
Salcha, AK vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Salcha, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% higher
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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