Cost of Living Calculator - Rock Springs, Wyoming vs Los Alamos, New Mexico


The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 2.6% more expensive than Rock Springs, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $51,297 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is more expensive than Rock Springs, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Rock Springs, Wyoming
Rock Springs, WY vs Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Rock Springs, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  41.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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