Ithaca, New York vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 2.5% cheaper than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $38,984 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Ithaca, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Ithaca, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher