Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Los Lunas, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Lunas, New Mexico is 15.3% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $90,195 in Los Lunas, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Lunas, New Mexico is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Los Lunas
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Los Lunas, NM
Compared to Fairbanks, Los Lunas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  29.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  38.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower