Austin, Texas vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 25.9% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $159,339 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Austin, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher