Columbus, Ohio vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 11.0% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $85,466 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Columbus, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher