Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 54.4% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $34,195 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in San Jose
than in Los Altos, California
Los_Altos, CA vs San_Jose, CA
Compared to Los_Altos, San_Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.4% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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