Ripton, Vermont vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 0.6% cheaper than Ripton, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $49,689 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripton, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Ripton, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Ripton, Vermont
Ripton, VT vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Ripton, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  33.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher