Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 6.8% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $103,575 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Los Alamos, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  36.9% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower