Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Buena Vista, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buena Vista, Colorado is 9.1% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $54,536 in Buena Vista, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buena Vista, Colorado is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Buena Vista
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Buena Vista, CO
Compared to Los Alamos, Buena Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower