Los Altos Hills, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 74.1% cheaper than Los Altos Hills, California.

You would need a salary of $35,434 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos Hills, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Los Altos Hills, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Boston
than in Los Altos Hills, California
Los Altos Hills, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Los Altos Hills, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.1% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% higher
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% higher