San Jose, California vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 52.6% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $60,963 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to San Jose, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  38.5% higher
  Commute
  50.3% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
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  Personal
  13.0% higher
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