Odessa, Texas vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 13.9% more expensive than Odessa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $170,843 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Odessa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is more expensive than Odessa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Odessa, Texas
Odessa, TX vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Odessa, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher