Pullman, Washington vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 0.9% cheaper than Pullman, Washington.

You would need a salary of $49,535 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Pullman, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Pullman, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Pullman, Washington
Pullman, WA vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Pullman, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher