Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs San Carlos, California


The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 32.2% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $33,899 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in San Carlos
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs San Carlos, CA
Compared to Los Altos, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher

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