Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 39.1% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $69,552 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Los Alamos, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  73.9% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher