Lemont, Illinois vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 21.7% cheaper than Lemont, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,714 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lemont, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Lemont, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
52% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Lemont, Illinois
Lemont, IL vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Lemont, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  52.5% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower