Overland Park, Kansas vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 11.1% cheaper than Overland Park, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $79,991 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Overland Park, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Overland Park, Kansas
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
22% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, KS vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Overland Park, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower