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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  Renter
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  Food
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
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  Personal
  15.9% higher
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