Cost of Living Calculator - Reno, Nevada vs Los Alamos, California


The cost of living in Los Alamos, California is 19.2% more expensive than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $89,380 in Los Alamos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, California is more expensive than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs Los Alamos, CA
Compared to Reno, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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