Farmington, New Mexico vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 48.1% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $59,259 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Farmington, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% 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
  28.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  49.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.8% higher