Portales, New Mexico vs. Valdez, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valdez, Alaska is 54.9% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $77,426 in Valdez, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valdez, Alaska is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Valdez
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs. Valdez, AK
Compared to Portales, Valdez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.9% 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
  57.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.6% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  44.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.4% higher