Philipsburg, Pennsylvania vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 12.6% more expensive than Philipsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,279 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is more expensive than Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
Philipsburg, PA vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Philipsburg, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  32.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher