Dallas, Texas vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 5.0% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,475 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Dallas, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower