SeaTac, Washington vs. Los Alamos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, California is 9.3% more expensive than SeaTac, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,663 in Los Alamos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in SeaTac, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, California is more expensive than SeaTac, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Los Alamos
than in SeaTac, Washington
Seatac, WA vs. Los Alamos, CA
Compared to Seatac, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower