Anchorage, Alaska vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 1.7% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $47,664 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
34% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Anchorage, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  34.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower