Raton, New Mexico vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 58.8% more expensive than Raton, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $79,379 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Raton, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is more expensive than Raton, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Wasilla
than in Raton, New Mexico
Raton, NM vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Raton, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.8% 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
  49.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  89.2% higher
  Health
  47.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher