Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 6.0% more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $52,983 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Portsmouth, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher