Los Altos, California vs. Rancho Santa Fe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Fe, California is 14.3% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $42,834 in Rancho Santa Fe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Fe, California is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Rancho Santa Fe
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs. Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Compared to Los Altos, Rancho Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher