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


The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 77.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $11,083 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Palo Alto, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.8% 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
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  54.0% lower
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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