Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 37.6% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $68,802 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Palmer
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Las Cruces, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  42.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.1% higher
  Commute
  64.5% higher
  Health
  46.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher