Midvale, Utah vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 16.1% cheaper than Midvale, Utah.

You would need a salary of $41,951 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Midvale, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Midvale, Utah
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Midvale, Utah
Midvale, UT vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Midvale, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher