Midland, Texas vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 4.6% more expensive than Midland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $157,393 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Midland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is more expensive than Midland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Midland, Texas
Midland, TX vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Midland, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher