Alamogordo, New Mexico vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 57.0% more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $37,673 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo, NM vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Alamogordo, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% 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
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  62.2% higher
  Health
  44.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.8% higher