Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 83.7% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $91,867 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, 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
91% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Los Alamos, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.7% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  155.5% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower