Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. McPherson, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McPherson, Kansas is 18.7% cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $40,667 in McPherson, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McPherson, Kansas is cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in McPherson
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Mcpherson, KS
Compared to Los Alamos, Mcpherson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower