Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, New Mexico vs Nikiski, Alaska


The cost of living in Nikiski, Alaska is 38.6% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $69,304 in Nikiski, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nikiski, Alaska is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Nikiski
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs Nikiski, AK
Compared to Carlsbad, Nikiski is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  31.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% higher
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  50.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.7% higher

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