Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Allen, Texas


The cost of living in Allen, Texas is 77.1% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $11,469 in Allen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allen, Texas is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Allen
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs Allen, TX
Compared to Los Altos, Allen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.1% 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
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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