Moscow, Idaho vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 3.4% cheaper than Moscow, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $48,288 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Moscow, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Moscow, Idaho
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
20% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Moscow, Idaho
Moscow, ID vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Moscow, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher