Tacoma, Washington vs. Los Altos Hills, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos Hills, California is 402.6% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $502,627 in Los Altos Hills, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos Hills, California is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1002% more expensive in Los Altos Hills
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Los Altos Hills, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Los Altos Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  402.6% 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
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,327.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.8% higher
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower