Mineral, Virginia vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 4.7% cheaper than Mineral, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,664 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Mineral, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Mineral, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Mineral, Virginia
Mineral, VA vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Mineral, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher