Santa Paula, California vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 25.1% cheaper than Santa Paula, California.

You would need a salary of $37,472 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Paula, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Santa Paula, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Santa Paula, California
Santa Paula, CA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Santa Paula, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.4% higher
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher