Albany, New York vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 0.6% cheaper than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $94,409 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Albany, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower