Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Wichita Falls, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita Falls, Texas is 21.1% cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $79,726 in Wichita Falls, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita Falls, Texas is cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Wichita Falls
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Wichita Falls, TX
Compared to Los Alamos, Wichita Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% lower
      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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  51.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower