Dayton, Ohio vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 563.4% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $331,716 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3463% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Dayton, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  563.4% 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
  36.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6,199.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  72.3% higher
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher