New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 6.4% cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $46,780 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford, MA vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to New Bedford, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher