Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 7.7% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $53,858 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Los Alamos, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  51.5% higher
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower