Del Mar, California vs. Atherton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atherton, California is 117.3% more expensive than Del Mar, California.

You would need a salary of $108,644 in Atherton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Del Mar, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atherton, California is more expensive than Del Mar, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Atherton
than in Del Mar, California
Del Mar, CA vs. Atherton, CA
Compared to Del Mar, Atherton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.3% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher