Kennewick, Washington vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 2.4% cheaper than Kennewick, Washington.

You would need a salary of $195,117 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Kennewick, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Kennewick, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick, WA vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Kennewick, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher