El Paso, Texas vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 17.0% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $233,902 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to El Paso, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher