Aspen, Colorado vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 54.2% more expensive than Aspen, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $77,100 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aspen, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Aspen, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Aspen, Colorado
Aspen, CO vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Aspen, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  79.6% higher
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower