Elburn, Illinois vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 6.6% cheaper than Elburn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,689 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Elburn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Elburn, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
39% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Elburn, Illinois
Elburn, IL vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Elburn, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower