Cost of Living Calculator - South Lake Tahoe, California vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 27.6% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $54,297 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  25.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher

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