Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Fort Hood, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Hood, Texas is 25.7% cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $37,174 in Fort Hood, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Hood, Texas is cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Fort Hood
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Fort Hood, TX
Compared to Los Alamos, Fort Hood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower