Cost of Living Calculator - Whittier, California vs Los Alamitos, California


The cost of living in Los Alamitos, California is 35.8% more expensive than Whittier, California.

You would need a salary of $67,924 in Los Alamitos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamitos, California is more expensive than Whittier, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Los Alamitos
than in Whittier, California
Whittier, CA vs Los Alamitos, CA
Compared to Whittier, Los Alamitos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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