Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 67.3% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $361,276 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, 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
74% more expensive in San Diego
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Los Alamos, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.3% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  85.8% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher