Los Altos, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 62.6% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $18,677 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Los Altos, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.6% lower
      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
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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