Los Altos Hills, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 27.0% cheaper than Los Altos Hills, California.

You would need a salary of $36,486 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos Hills, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is cheaper than Los Altos Hills, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Palo Alto
than in Los Altos Hills, California
Los_Altos_Hills, CA vs. Palo_Alto, CA
Compared to Los_Altos_Hills, Palo_Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher