Tomball, Texas vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 5.1% cheaper than Tomball, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,428 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Tomball, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Tomball, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Tomball, Texas
Tomball, TX vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Tomball, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher