Cost of Living Calculator - Roswell, New Mexico vs Utqiagvik, Alaska


The cost of living in Utqiagvik, Alaska is 59.1% more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $108,156 in Utqiagvik, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Roswell, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Utqiagvik, Alaska is more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Utqiagvik
than in Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell, NM vs Utqiagvik, AK
Compared to Roswell, Utqiagvik is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  184.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  49.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.8% higher

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