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


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 8.9% more expensive than Snowflake, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $54,429 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Snowflake, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Snowflake, Arizona
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
104% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Snowflake, Arizona
Snowflake, AZ vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Snowflake, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% higher
      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
  39.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.8% higher

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