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


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 56.8% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $227,488 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Palmer
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Carlsbad, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  45.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.2% higher
  Commute
  74.0% higher
  Health
  47.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.4% higher

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