Cost of Living Calculator - Albany, New York vs Los Altos, California


The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 388.8% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $366,611 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1372% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs Los Altos, CA
Compared to Albany, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  388.8% 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
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,631.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  59.5% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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