Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 17.9% cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $41,032 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Los Alamos, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
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  17.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  20.2% higher
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  Personal
  13.8% lower
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