Manhattan, New York vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 56.7% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $54,144 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Manhattan, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% 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
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.2% lower
  Commute
  59.8% lower
  Health
  31.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.9% lower