Abilene, Texas vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 20.9% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $96,747 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Abilene, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher