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LOS ALTOS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Los Altos, California vs. San Francisco, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Francisco, California is
48.3%
cheaper
than Los Altos, California.
You would need a salary of
$51,728
in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is
cheaper
than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in San Francisco
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Los Altos, San Francisco is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
48.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
8.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
56.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.0% higher
Commute
13.2% higher
Health
6.7% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
15.9% higher
Cost of Food
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