What is a pro or con of living in Altadena, Californiacompared to Columbus, Nebraska?

Median Home Cost is 365% more expensive in Altadena.

What salary do I need to live in Altadena, California copmared to Columbus, Nebraska?

A salary of $60,000 in Columbus, Nebraska should increase to $146,715 in Altadena, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBUS vs. ALTADENA
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbus, Nebraska vs. Altadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altadena, California is 144.5% more expensive than Columbus, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $146,715 in Altadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Nebraska.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Altadena, California is more expensive than Columbus, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
365% more expensive in Altadena
than in Columbus, Nebraska

Columbus, NE vs. Altadena, CA

Compared to Columbus, Altadena is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

144.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

448.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.2% higher

Commute

176.9% higher

Health

41.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbus, Nebraska vs. Altadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbus, NE vs. Altadena, CA

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