Denver, Colorado vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 25.0% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $56,279 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Denver, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher