Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 26.6% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $183,556 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, 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
18% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Los Alamos, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
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  26.6% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  47.1% higher
  Health
  32.9% higher
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  Personal
  1.9% lower
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