New Braunfels, Texas vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 3.5% cheaper than New Braunfels, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,239 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in New Braunfels, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than New Braunfels, Texas
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
17% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in New Braunfels, Texas
New Braunfels, TX vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to New Braunfels, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower