Arroyo Grande, California vs. Los Alamitos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamitos, California is 32.9% more expensive than Arroyo Grande, California.

You would need a salary of $66,460 in Los Alamitos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arroyo Grande, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamitos, California is more expensive than Arroyo Grande, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Los Alamitos
than in Arroyo Grande, California
Arroyo Grande, CA vs. Los Alamitos, CA
Compared to Arroyo Grande, Los Alamitos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher