Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Penobscot, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Penobscot, Maine is 1.1% cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $74,140 in Penobscot, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Penobscot, Maine is cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Penobscot
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Penobscot, ME
Compared to Los Alamos, Penobscot is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  22.1% higher
  Health
  38.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower