Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 33.2% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $66,580 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Whitefish
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Los Alamos, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower