Los Alamos, NM Cost of Living


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Los Alamos cost of living score
97.7
Less expensive
2.3% lower
than the US average
10.5% higher
than the New Mexico average
Los Alamos, New Mexico gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 97.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.3% lower than the U.S. average and 10.5% lower than the average for New Mexico.

Los Alamos, NM

Housing costs in Los Alamos?
A typical home costs $476,900, which is 41.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 78.5% more expensive than the average New Mexico home, at $267,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Los Alamos costs $780 per month, which is 45.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 30.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,020.

Can I afford Los Alamos?
To live comfortably in Los Alamos, New Mexico, a minimum annual income of $91,440 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Los Alamos?
Living in Los Alamos, NM can be expensive due to the high cost of housing. The median home price in the city is $394,500, which is significantly higher than the national median of $229,700. Rent prices are also above average, with a one-bedroom apartment averaging around $1,200 per month. Meanwhile, groceries and other goods are more expensive due to the area’s remote location and limited access to stores. In addition, transportation costs such as gas prices are slightly higher than the US average. Despite these costs of living, Los Alamos is an attractive destination for those seeking outdoor recreation and a laidback mountain lifestyle with nearby Pajarito Ski Mountain and Bandelier National Monument.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLos AlamosNew MexicoUnited States
  97.788.4100.0
  99.693.3100
  85.282.6100.0
  115.684.3100.0
  $476,900$267,100$338,100
  92.9%100.4%100.0%
  64.784.6100.0
  106.985.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides  More

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Over 6 years ago

This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your  More

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November 1, 2010 If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time),  More

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