| | Los Altos, CA | Poway, CA | United States |
| Overall | 231.0 | 154.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 126.9 | 111.5 | 100 |
| Health | 107.7 | 89.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 1,266.5 | 320.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $3,727,700 | $1,000,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,200.0% | 11,500.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 139.7 | 121.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 155.5 | 153.5 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Los Altos 
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the quality of life here is very high however the cost of living is also high. extremely high as a matter of fact. I'd like to look at other communities that are less More
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Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes More
Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the More
I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm More
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