Cost of Living Calculator - Los Alamos, New Mexico vs Rochester, New York


The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 13.2% cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $43,379 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Rochester
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs Rochester, NY
Compared to Los Alamos, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  40.0% higher
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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