Rio Rancho, New Mexico vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 23.4% more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $61,702 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Rio Rancho, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  28.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  56.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher