What is a pro or con of living in Colorado Springs, Coloradocompared to Los Alamos, New Mexico?

Childcare is 44% more expensive in Colorado Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Colorado Springs, Colorado copmared to Los Alamos, New Mexico?

A salary of $50,000 in Los Alamos, New Mexico should increase to $56,465 in Colorado Springs, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LOS ALAMOS vs. COLORADO SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 12.9% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $56,465 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
44% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico

Los Alamos, NM vs. Colorado Springs, CO

Compared to Los Alamos, Colorado Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

9.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.5% lower

Commute

47.0% higher

Health

3.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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