Springfield, Oregon vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 5.4% cheaper than Springfield, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $122,949 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Springfield, Oregon
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Springfield, Oregon
Springfield, OR vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Springfield, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher