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

Median Home Cost is 27% more expensive in Anchorage.

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

A salary of $36,832 in Las Cruces, New Mexico should increase to $51,168 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.

LAS CRUCES vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 38.9% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $51,168 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Las Cruces, NM vs. Anchorage, AK

Compared to Las Cruces, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

29.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

94.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.0% higher

Commute

41.5% higher

Health

44.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

25.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

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Las Cruces, NM vs. Anchorage, AK

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