Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Virginia vs Los Altos, California


The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 191.9% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $353,191 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
396% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs Los Altos, CA
Compared to Arlington, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  191.9% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  368.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower

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