Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Ruston, Washington


The cost of living in Ruston, Washington is 69.9% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $15,053 in Ruston, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Washington is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Ruston
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs Ruston, WA
Compared to Los Altos, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.9% 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
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher

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