Cost of Living Calculator - Medina, Washington vs Los Altos, California


The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 4.7% more expensive than Medina, Washington.

You would need a salary of $78,515 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Medina, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Medina, Washington
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
14% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Medina, Washington
Medina, WA vs Los Altos, CA
Compared to Medina, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.8% higher
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

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