What is a pro or con of living in Anchorage, Alaskacompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 11% more expensive in Anchorage.

What salary do I need to live in Anchorage, Alaska copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $28,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $35,771 in Anchorage, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 27.8% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $35,771 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. Anchorage, AK

Compared to Albuquerque, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

27.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

64.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.2% higher

Commute

17.0% higher

Health

57.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

26.8% higher

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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