Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 38.1% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $124,254 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Portland
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Los Alamos, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  100.8% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher