Boston, Massachusetts vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 207.5% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $221,398 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
467% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Boston, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  207.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  429.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  21.2% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
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  Personal
  19.4% lower
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