Santa Ana, California vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 33.8% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $98,350 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Santa Ana, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower