Rockford, Michigan vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 7.5% cheaper than Rockford, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $50,863 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Rockford, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Rockford, Michigan
Rockford, MI vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Rockford, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher