Cost of Living Calculator - Vashon, Washington vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 37.4% cheaper than Vashon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,933 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Vashon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Vashon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Vashon, Washington
Vashon, WA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Vashon, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  24.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  87.3% higher
  Commute
  45.6% lower
  Health
  45.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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