Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Los Altos Hills, California


The cost of living in Los Altos Hills, California is 286.6% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $289,981 in Los Altos Hills, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos Hills, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
662% more expensive in Los Altos Hills
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Los Altos Hills, CA
Compared to Boston, Los Altos Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  286.6% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  634.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower

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