Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Los Alamos, New Mexico


The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 23.3% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,360 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Salem, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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