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


The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 28.4% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $35,784 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Murrieta, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.