Cost of Living Calculator - Index, Washington vs Los Alamos, California


The cost of living in Los Alamos, California is 37.9% more expensive than Index, Washington.

You would need a salary of $126,846 in Los Alamos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Index, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, California is more expensive than Index, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Index, Washington
Index, WA vs Los Alamos, CA
Compared to Index, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% higher
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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