Broomfield, Colorado vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 251.0% more expensive than Broomfield, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $1,052,902 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Broomfield, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Broomfield, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
513% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Broomfield, Colorado
Broomfield, CO vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Broomfield, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  251.0% 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
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  633.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  27.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower