Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Portales, New Mexico


The cost of living in Portales, New Mexico is 33.3% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $50,012 in Portales, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portales, New Mexico is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Portales
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Portales, NM
Compared to Fairbanks, Portales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.3% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  32.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% lower

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