Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 23.0% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $92,284 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
93% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Los Alamos, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  93.0% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher