Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 48.3% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $74,140 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Los Alamos, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  68.8% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower