Houston, Texas vs. Los Altos Hills, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos Hills, California is 521.0% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $465,785 in Los Altos Hills, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos Hills, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1919% more expensive in Los Altos Hills
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Los Altos Hills, CA
Compared to Houston, Los Altos Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  521.0% 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
  30.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,285.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher