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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Los Altos, CA vs Sonoma, CA

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Are people in Sonoma older or younger than people in Los Altos?
- The Median Age in Sonoma is 8.3 years older than in Los Altos.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sonoma or Los Altos?
- Sonoma housing costs are 75.7% less expensive than Los Altos housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sonoma or Los Altos?
- The average commute for residents of Sonoma is 2.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Los Altos.

Things to do in Los Altos?
Los Altos CA lies within Silicon Valley making this tech mecca one full of opportunity with major employers as well as attractions like Shoreline Amphitheater or even exploring one of over 50 regional parks sprinkled throughout Santa Clara County!

Things to do in Sonoma?
Sonoma, CA is an attractive town northwest of San Francisco full of incredible sites such as Jack London State Historic Park Displaying its distinct landscape or Sonoma Valley Regional Park great for recreational activities; visitors can also join in the magnificent Vintage Festival celebrating culture through arts and music every May.

 Los Altos, CASonoma, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,819329,725,481
 Median Income$250,001  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock54.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$3,727,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.84  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Los Altos    2 Reviews
Phyllis · Los Altos, CA
Expensive
Over 17 years ago

Expensive but worth  More

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Tony · Sunnyvale, CA
Quality of Life
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 Sonoma    12 Reviews
Candy · Ogden, UT
quality of life
Over 12 years ago

I love Sonoma. Moved here from Texas and I can't wait to live in this small town with country living all around. I hate all the drama and crime in Vallejo. I live in  More

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M.Ray · Sonoma, CA
If you like village life, you'll like the town of
Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Sonoma for 3 years now. I relocated after a brief stint in Salt Lake City but lived in San Francisco for 30 years before that. If you like small town  More

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Anonymous · Santa Rosa, CA
Best Climate & Best Air Quality
Over 15 years ago

The best aspects of living in Sonoma County,CA: Air quality is best that one can ask for and there is no severe weather. No hazardous weather driving or walking  More

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