Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Santa Margarita, California is 72.1% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $20,914 in Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Santa Margarita
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Los Altos, Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.1% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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