Los Altos, California vs. Spokane, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane, Washington is 79.1% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $41,806 in Spokane, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane, Washington is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Spokane
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs. Spokane, WA
Compared to Los Altos, Spokane is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.1% 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
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower