Cost of Living Calculator - Los Alamos, California vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 15.8% cheaper than Los Alamos, California.

You would need a salary of $63,141 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is cheaper than Los Alamos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Santa Maria
than in Los Alamos, California
Los Alamos, CA vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Los Alamos, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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