Berkeley, California vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 59.8% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $29,088 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Berkeley, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.8% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  45.5% lower
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower