Los Lunas, New Mexico vs. Palmer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 33.0% more expensive than Los Lunas, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $39,896 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Lunas, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is more expensive than Los Lunas, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Palmer
than in Los Lunas, New Mexico
Los Lunas, NM vs. Palmer, AK
Compared to Los Lunas, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  44.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% higher
  Commute
  34.1% higher
  Health
  62.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher