Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 17.3% cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $62,018 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Abilene
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Los Alamos, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  36.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower