Los Altos Hills, California vs. Atherton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atherton, California is 40.5% more expensive than Los Altos Hills, California.

You would need a salary of $70,250 in Atherton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos Hills, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atherton, California is more expensive than Los Altos Hills, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Atherton
than in Los Altos Hills, California
Los Altos Hills, CA vs. Atherton, CA
Compared to Los Altos Hills, Atherton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% higher
      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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher