Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Prudhoe Bay, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska is 15.7% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $57,874 in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
87% more expensive in Prudhoe Bay
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Prudhoe Bay, AK
Compared to Albuquerque, Prudhoe Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  87.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  58.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  41.4% higher