Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 59.3% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $30,527 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to San Mateo, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.3% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.9% higher
  Commute
  47.6% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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