Rochester, New York vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 15.3% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $115,264 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Rochester, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  323.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower