Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Buena Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buena Park, California is 60.5% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $80,240 in Buena Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buena Park, California is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Buena Park
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Buena Park, CA
Compared to Los Alamos, Buena Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.5% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  88.4% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower