Farmington, New Mexico vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 22.5% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $71,037 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Farmington, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% higher
      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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher