Los Angeles, California vs. Altadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altadena, California is 14.1% more expensive than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $85,556 in Altadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altadena, California is more expensive than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Altadena
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Altadena, CA
Compared to Los Angeles, Altadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower