2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Los Altos, CA vs Peoria, AZ

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Is it cheaper to live in Peoria or is it cheaper to live in Los Altos?
- Peoria is 51.1% less expensive than Los Altos.

Which city has more affordable housing, Peoria or Los Altos?
- Peoria housing costs are 89.5% less expensive than Los Altos housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Los Altos or is Health Care more affordable in Peoria.
- Health related expenses are 14.1% less in Peoria.
 Los Altos, CAPeoria, AZUnited States
 Overall  Unlock113.0100
 Food & Groceries126.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.5100
 Housing1,266.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$441,400$338,100
 Utilities92  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock120.0100
 Miscellaneous155.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Los Altos    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Expensive but worth  More

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Over 17 years ago

the quality of life here is very high however the cost of living is also high. extremely high as a matter of fact. I'd like to look at other communities that are less  More

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Reviews for Peoria    15 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

personally not for me. the people tried to burn me at the stake but i ran away. if this is somehting you are inot would definetly recommend!! <3 ur  More

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I know, its strange, I want to go live in Prescott for years!!!! Don't know why!!!! Its a strong feeling I have! I don't know what to do or why I have this strong  More

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Over 10 years ago

great  More

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