Roswell, New Mexico vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 46.7% more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $109,993 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Roswell, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Homer
than in Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell, NM vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Roswell, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  34.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.0% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  49.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.3% higher