Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Brookings, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookings, South Dakota is 12.4% cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $43,796 in Brookings, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookings, South Dakota is cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Brookings
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Brookings, SD
Compared to Los Alamos, Brookings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  37.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower