Cost of Living Calculator - Albuquerque, New Mexico vs Big Lake, Alaska


The cost of living in Big Lake, Alaska is 17.2% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $87,885 in Big Lake, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Lake, Alaska is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
53% more expensive in Big Lake
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs Big Lake, AK
Compared to Albuquerque, Big Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  38.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  53.9% higher
  Health
  59.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher

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