Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 27.2% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $82,690 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Los Alamos, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% higher
      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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower