Cost of Living Calculator - Carpinteria, California vs Los Alamos, California


The cost of living in Los Alamos, California is 24.0% cheaper than Carpinteria, California.

You would need a salary of $57,011 in Los Alamos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpinteria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, California is cheaper than Carpinteria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA vs Los Alamos, CA
Compared to Carpinteria, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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