Cost of Living Calculator - Alameda, California vs Los Alamos, New Mexico


The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 54.3% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $72,626 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Alameda, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.3% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  48.4% lower
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower

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