Houston, Texas vs. Los Alamos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, California is 51.0% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $113,246 in Los Alamos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Los Alamos, CA
Compared to Houston, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher