Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Laramie, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laramie, Wyoming is 3.2% cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $108,380 in Laramie, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laramie, Wyoming is cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Laramie
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Laramie, WY
Compared to Los Alamos, Laramie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  70.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower