Vienna, Virginia vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 164.7% more expensive than Vienna, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $344,113 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vienna, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Vienna, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
296% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Vienna, Virginia
Vienna, VA vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Vienna, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  164.7% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  304.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower