Atherton, California vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 43.4% cheaper than Atherton, California.

You would need a salary of $28,303 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atherton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is cheaper than Atherton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Los Altos
than in Atherton, California
Atherton, CA vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Atherton, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower