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


The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 45.2% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $41,123 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Poway, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  46.7% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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