Cost of Living Calculator - Los Alamos, New Mexico vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 62.8% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $122,116 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Los Alamos, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.8% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  81.5% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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