Bellevue, Washington vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 136.2% more expensive than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $118,102 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Bellevue, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Bellevue, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.2% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.6% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower