Memphis, Tennessee vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 23.7% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $49,497 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Memphis, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher