Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. West Valley City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Valley City, Utah is 15.4% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $86,575 in West Valley City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Valley City, Utah is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
51% more expensive in West Valley City
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. West Valley City, UT
Compared to Los Alamos, West Valley City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% higher
      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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower