Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 23.8% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $61,894 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Wasilla
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Albuquerque, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  40.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  35.7% higher
  Health
  59.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher