Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 192.4% more expensive than Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $146,218 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
328% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Bedford, Massachusetts
Bedford, MA vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Bedford, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  192.4% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  351.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower