Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 93.7% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $199,556 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, 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
114% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Los Alamos, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.7% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  140.3% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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