Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Midland, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Midland, Texas is 4.4% cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $71,715 in Midland, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Midland, Texas is cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Midland
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Midland, TX
Compared to Los Alamos, Midland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower