Pasco, Washington vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 1.3% cheaper than Pasco, Washington.

You would need a salary of $106,556 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasco, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Pasco, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Pasco, Washington
Pasco, WA vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Pasco, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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)
  28.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher