Los Altos, California vs. Clayton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clayton, California is 54.7% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $22,673 in Clayton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clayton, California is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Clayton
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs. Clayton, CA
Compared to Los Altos, Clayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher