Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos Hills, California vs Portola Valley, California


The cost of living in Portola Valley, California is 7.4% cheaper than Los Altos Hills, California.

You would need a salary of $46,283 in Portola Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos Hills, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portola Valley, California is cheaper than Los Altos Hills, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Portola Valley
than in Los Altos Hills, California
Los_Altos_Hills, CA vs Portola_Valley, CA
Compared to Los_Altos_Hills, Portola_Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher

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