Cost of Living Calculator - Carbondale, Colorado vs Los Alamos, New Mexico


The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 39.8% cheaper than Carbondale, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $30,082 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Carbondale, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Carbondale, Colorado
Carbondale, CO vs Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Carbondale, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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