Anchorage, Alaska vs. Alamogordo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamogordo, New Mexico is 36.3% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $114,672 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamogordo, New Mexico is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Alamogordo
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Alamogordo, NM
Compared to Anchorage, Alamogordo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  24.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  30.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% lower