Cost of Living Calculator - Barstow, California vs Alturas, California


The cost of living in Alturas, California is 12.0% cheaper than Barstow, California.

You would need a salary of $66,000 in Alturas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Barstow, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alturas, California is cheaper than Barstow, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Alturas
than in Barstow, California
Barstow, CA vs Alturas, CA
Compared to Barstow, Alturas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% lower
      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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  31.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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