Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 30.8% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $170,082 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Carlsbad, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher