Anchorage, Alaska vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 21.7% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $117,414 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Anchorage, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  36.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% lower