Stockton, California vs. Los Alamos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamos, New Mexico is 17.0% cheaper than Stockton, California.

You would need a salary of $41,479 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamos, New Mexico is cheaper than Stockton, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Los Alamos
than in Stockton, California
Stockton, CA vs. Los Alamos, NM
Compared to Stockton, Los Alamos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  44.0% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher