Los Alamos, California vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 7.2% cheaper than Los Alamos, California.

You would need a salary of $46,394 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Los Alamos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Los Alamos, California
Los Alamos, CA vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Los Alamos, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher