Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Nome, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nome, Alaska is 58.5% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $79,263 in Nome, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nome, Alaska is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Nome
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Nome, AK
Compared to Carlsbad, Nome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.5% 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
  105.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  114.0% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  50.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.6% higher