Santa Maria, California vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 21.0% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $59,246 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Santa Maria, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
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  21.0% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  24.7% lower
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  Personal
  1.9% higher
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