Los Altos, California vs. West Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Hartford, Connecticut is 76.3% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $31,968 in West Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Hartford, Connecticut is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in West Hartford
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs. West Hartford, CT
Compared to Los Altos, West Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.3% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher