Cost of Living Calculator - Montecito, California vs Los Altos Hills, California


The cost of living in Los Altos Hills, California is 22.0% more expensive than Montecito, California.

You would need a salary of $183,018 in Los Altos Hills, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montecito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos Hills, California is more expensive than Montecito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Los Altos Hills
than in Montecito, California
Montecito, CA vs Los Altos Hills, CA
Compared to Montecito, Los Altos Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  43.6% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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