Sitka, Alaska vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 28.4% cheaper than Sitka, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $53,709 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Sitka, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Sitka, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Sitka, Alaska
Sitka, AK vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Sitka, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  32.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower