West Fargo, North Dakota vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 4.4% more expensive than West Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $52,176 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in West Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is more expensive than West Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in West Fargo, North Dakota
West Fargo, ND vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to West Fargo, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% higher
      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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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