Yuma, Arizona vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 11.5% more expensive than Yuma, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $55,738 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Yuma, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Yuma, Arizona
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
84% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Yuma, Arizona
Yuma, AZ vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Yuma, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  40.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% higher
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher