Pecos, New Mexico vs. Happy Valley, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Happy Valley, Alaska is 22.1% more expensive than Pecos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $61,046 in Happy Valley, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Pecos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Happy Valley, Alaska is more expensive than Pecos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Happy Valley
than in Pecos, New Mexico
Pecos, NM vs. Happy Valley, AK
Compared to Pecos, Happy Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% higher
      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
  25.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  30.6% higher
  Health
  52.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.3% higher