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


The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 50.7% cheaper than Isla Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $24,658 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Isla Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Isla Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Isla Vista, California
Isla_Vista, CA vs Los_Alamos, NM
Compared to Isla_Vista, Los_Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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