Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 511.0% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $305,505 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2454% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Fairmont, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  511.0% 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
  29.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3,078.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  91.6% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher