Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Reno, Nevada


The cost of living in Reno, Nevada is 74.3% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $19,242 in Reno, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reno, Nevada is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Reno
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs Reno, NV
Compared to Los Altos, Reno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.3% 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
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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