Lakehead, California vs. Alturas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alturas, California is 25.1% cheaper than Lakehead, California.

You would need a salary of $37,429 in Alturas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakehead, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alturas, California is cheaper than Lakehead, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Alturas
than in Lakehead, California
Lakehead, CA vs. Alturas, CA
Compared to Lakehead, Alturas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% lower
      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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower