Sacramento, California vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 21.1% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $39,433 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Sacramento, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower