Atlanta, Georgia vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 12.3% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $78,894 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Atlanta, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  47.3% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher