Placerville, California vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 25.7% cheaper than Placerville, California.

You would need a salary of $47,281 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Placerville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Placerville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Placerville, California
Placerville, CA vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Placerville, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower