Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 77.7% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $11,130 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Los Altos, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.7% 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
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher

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