Cost of Living Calculator - Los Alamos, New Mexico vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 12.0% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $106,392 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
114% more expensive in Chicago
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Los Alamos, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  114.1% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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