What is a pro or con of living in Los Altos, Californiacompared to Edmonds, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 364% more expensive in Los Altos.

What salary do I need to live in Los Altos, California copmared to Edmonds, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Edmonds, Washington should increase to $153,548 in Los Altos, 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.

EDMONDS vs. LOS ALTOS
Cost of Living Comparison

Edmonds, Washington vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 207.1% more expensive than Edmonds, Washington.

You would need a salary of $153,548 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Edmonds, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Edmonds, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
364% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Edmonds, Washington

Edmonds, WA vs. Los Altos, CA

Compared to Edmonds, Los Altos is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

207.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

18.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

426.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

41.8% higher

Commute

16.6% higher

Health

24.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.1% higher

Cost of Food

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