Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Los Alamos, New Mexico


The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 14.3% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $42,851 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
27% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Portland, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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