What is a pro or con of living in Portola Valley, Californiacompared to Los Angeles, California?

Median Home Cost is 322% more expensive in Portola Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Portola Valley, California copmared to Los Angeles, California?

A salary of $84,000 in Los Angeles, California should increase to $261,725 in Portola Valley, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LOS ANGELES vs. PORTOLA VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Los Angeles, California vs. Portola Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portola Valley, California is 211.6% more expensive than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $261,725 in Portola Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portola Valley, California is more expensive than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
322% more expensive in Portola Valley
than in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, CA vs. Portola Valley, CA

Compared to Los Angeles, Portola Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

211.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

22.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

489.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.4% higher

Commute

11.6% lower

Health

30.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.1% higher

Cost of Food

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