Cost of Living Calculator - Scottsdale, Arizona vs Los Alamos, New Mexico


The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 32.6% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $50,580 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Scottsdale, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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