Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Grand Prairie, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Prairie, Texas is 5.4% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $52,711 in Grand Prairie, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Prairie, Texas is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
82% more expensive in Grand Prairie
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Grand Prairie, TX
Compared to Los Alamos, Grand Prairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  82.1% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher