Gallup, New Mexico vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 27.7% more expensive than Gallup, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $102,157 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Gallup, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is more expensive than Gallup, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Gallup, New Mexico
Gallup, NM vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Gallup, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher