Los Osos, California vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 37.2% cheaper than Los Osos, California.

You would need a salary of $125,501 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Osos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Los Osos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Los Osos, California
Los Osos, CA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Los Osos, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% lower
      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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower