Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Rock Springs, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Springs, Wyoming is 2.5% cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $48,749 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Springs, Wyoming is cheaper than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Rock Springs
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Rock Springs, WY
Compared to Los Alamos, Rock Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  72.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower