Solvang, California vs. Los Alamitos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamitos, California is 14.9% more expensive than Solvang, California.

You would need a salary of $57,453 in Los Alamitos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Solvang, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamitos, California is more expensive than Solvang, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Los Alamitos
than in Solvang, California
Solvang, CA vs. Los Alamitos, CA
Compared to Solvang, Los Alamitos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% higher
      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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher