Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 16.4% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $62,705 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Salt Lake City, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  38.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.5% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher