Durham, North Carolina vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 383.8% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $362,846 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
860% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Durham, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  383.8% 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
  27.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,278.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  66.1% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher

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