Cheyenne, Wyoming vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 3.7% cheaper than Cheyenne, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $38,514 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Cheyenne, Wyoming
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
38% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Cheyenne, Wyoming
Cheyenne, WY vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Cheyenne, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  38.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher