Moab, Utah vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 8.9% cheaper than Moab, Utah.

You would need a salary of $45,537 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Moab, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Moab, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Moab, Utah
Moab, UT vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Moab, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher