Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 0.6% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $99,378 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Wilmington, 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher