Golden, Colorado vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 35.9% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $64,147 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Golden, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower