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


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 50.0% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $112,520 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Portales, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  44.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.0% higher
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  48.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.1% higher

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