Spanaway, Washington vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 15.5% cheaper than Spanaway, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,254 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Spanaway, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Spanaway, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Spanaway, Washington
Spanaway, WA vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Spanaway, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  32.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  91.8% higher
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  45.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher