Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cloudcroft, New Mexico is 23.3% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $57,500 in Cloudcroft, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cloudcroft, New Mexico is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Cloudcroft
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Cloudcroft, NM
Compared to Fairbanks, Cloudcroft is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  32.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% lower