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


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 9.8% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $82,365 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
62% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Yakima, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  34.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  62.3% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  47.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher

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