Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 15.9% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $18,507 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Santa Fe, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower