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


The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 21.0% cheaper than Palmer, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $59,269 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Palmer, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Palmer, Alaska
Palmer, AK vs Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Palmer, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  37.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower

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