Los Alamos, NM vs North Valley, NM

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. North Valley is 23.7% cheaper than Los Alamos. With a cost index of 89 vs 110, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from North Valley to Los Alamos should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Los Alamos is $1,304/month compared to $1,063/month in North Valley — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: North Valley is more affordable at $290,500 median vs $458,200.

Median household income in Los Alamos is $136,502 compared to $67,115 in North Valley (+103.4%). While Los Alamos is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Los Alamos spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in North Valley.