Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 18.9% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $95,099 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Los Alamos, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher