Newport News, Virginia vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 5.0% more expensive than Newport News, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $115,542 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport News, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is more expensive than Newport News, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Newport News, Virginia
Newport News, VA vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Newport News, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  33.3% lower
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher