Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Carson City, Nevada


The cost of living in Carson City, Nevada is 76.5% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $82,139 in Carson City, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson City, Nevada is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Carson City
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs Carson City, NV
Compared to Los Altos, Carson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.5% 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
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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