Cost of Living Calculator - Scottsdale, Arizona vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 28.3% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $53,797 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Scottsdale, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  28.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% higher
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  38.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher

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