Anchorage, Alaska vs. Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico is 39.0% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $30,517 in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Truth or Consequences
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Truth Or Consequences, NM
Compared to Anchorage, Truth Or Consequences is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% lower