Soldotna, Alaska vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 7.1% cheaper than Soldotna, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $46,463 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Soldotna, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Soldotna, Alaska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
34% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Soldotna, Alaska
Soldotna, AK vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Soldotna, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  34.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower