Mercer Island, Washington vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 66.1% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $25,442 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Mercer Island, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.1% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.8% higher
  Commute
  50.5% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower