Austin, Texas vs. Los Altos Hills, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos Hills, California is 358.3% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $779 in Los Altos Hills, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos Hills, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
766% more expensive in Los Altos Hills
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Los Altos Hills, CA
Compared to Austin, Los Altos Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  358.3% 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
  32.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,098.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher