Cost of Living Calculator - Sonora, California vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 6.8% cheaper than Sonora, California.

You would need a salary of $69,863 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonora, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Sonora, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Sonora, California
Sonora, CA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Sonora, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher

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