Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Manhattan Beach, California


The cost of living in Manhattan Beach, California is 19.0% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $40,524 in Manhattan Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan Beach, California is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Manhattan Beach
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs Manhattan Beach, CA
Compared to Los Altos, Manhattan Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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