Wasilla, Alaska vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 19.2% cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $161,566 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Wasilla, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  37.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower