Flagstaff, Arizona vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 19.2% cheaper than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $64,634 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Flagstaff, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher