Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Ridgefield, Connecticut


The cost of living in Ridgefield, Connecticut is 65.6% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $34,407 in Ridgefield, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgefield, Connecticut is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Ridgefield
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs Ridgefield, CT
Compared to Los Altos, Ridgefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.6% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher

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