Spanaway, Washington vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 20.5% cheaper than Spanaway, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,727 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Spanaway, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Spanaway, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Spanaway, Washington
Spanaway, WA vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Spanaway, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% higher
  Commute
  50.2% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower

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