What is a pro or con of living in Los Alamos, New Mexicocompared to Independence, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 166% more expensive in Los Alamos.

What salary do I need to live in Los Alamos, New Mexico copmared to Independence, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Independence, Missouri should increase to $56,082 in Los Alamos, New Mexico (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

INDEPENDENCE vs. LOS ALAMOS
Cost of Living Comparison

Independence, Missouri vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 12.2% more expensive than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $56,082 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is more expensive than Independence, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Independence, Missouri

Independence, MO vs. Los Alamos, NM

Compared to Independence, Los Alamos is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

159.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.9% lower

Commute

29.9% lower

Health

16.7% lower

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Personal

2.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Independence, Missouri vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

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