Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Idaho Falls, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Falls, Idaho is 2.9% cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $77,664 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Falls, Idaho is cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Idaho Falls
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Idaho Falls, ID
Compared to Los Alamos, Idaho Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower