Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 13.0% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $56,478 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Indianapolis, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher