Rancho Santa Fe, California vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 16.7% more expensive than Rancho Santa Fe, California.

You would need a salary of $116,729 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Fe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Rancho Santa Fe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Rancho Santa Fe, California
Rancho Santa Fe, CA vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Rancho Santa Fe, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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