Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 189.4% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $214,129 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, 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
237% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Los Alamos, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  189.4% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  405.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  114.7% higher
  Health
  37.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher