Cost of Living Calculator - Alamo, California vs Portola Valley, California


The cost of living in Portola Valley, California is 62.3% more expensive than Alamo, California.

You would need a salary of $81,141 in Portola Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portola Valley, California is more expensive than Alamo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Portola Valley
than in Alamo, California
Alamo, CA vs Portola Valley, CA
Compared to Alamo, Portola Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.3% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher

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