Payson, Utah vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 12.6% cheaper than Payson, Utah.

You would need a salary of $43,710 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Payson, Utah
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Payson, Utah
Payson, UT vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Payson, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher