North Salt Lake, Utah vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 18.5% cheaper than North Salt Lake, Utah.

You would need a salary of $61,110 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in North Salt Lake, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than North Salt Lake, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in North Salt Lake, Utah
North Salt Lake, UT vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to North Salt Lake, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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