North Las Vegas, Nevada vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 12.9% cheaper than North Las Vegas, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $52,262 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than North Las Vegas, Nevada
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
49% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in North Las Vegas, Nevada
North Las Vegas, NV vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to North Las Vegas, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  49.8% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher