Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Paducah, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paducah, Kentucky is 20.0% cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $159,958 in Paducah, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paducah, Kentucky is cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Paducah
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Paducah, KY
Compared to Los Alamos, Paducah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  38.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower