| | Los Alamos, NM | Salt Lake City, UT | United States |
| Overall | 97.7 | 121.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.6 | 95.8 | 100 |
| Health | 85.2 | 101.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 115.6 | 179.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $476,900 | $500,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,290.0% | 9,410.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 64.7 | 93.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 106.9 | 109.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Los Alamos 
7 Reviews
I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides More
This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your More
November 1, 2010
If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time), More
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Reviews for Salt Lake City 
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Salt Lake City feels like home. There are so many things to do and see. There are many families and one thing to look out for is, there are many cranes and high rises More
I've lived in Salt Lake City almost for six years. Each place can have negative aspects like traffic jams, cost of living, crime and climate etc. However, this city has More
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