Richland, Washington vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 4.3% cheaper than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,781 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Richland, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Richland, Washington
Richland, WA vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Richland, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher