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


The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 37.4% cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California.

You would need a salary of $31,319 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Arroyo Grande, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Arroyo Grande, California
Arroyo Grande, CA vs Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Arroyo Grande, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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