Seattle, Washington vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 42.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $448,635 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Seattle, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.0% higher
  Commute
  52.9% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower