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


The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 38.6% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $30,719 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho_Santa_Margarita, CA vs Los_Alamos, NM
Compared to Rancho_Santa_Margarita, Los_Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  44.9% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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