Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Los Altos Hills, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos Hills, California is 406.9% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $253,462 in Los Altos Hills, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos Hills, California is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
867% more expensive in Los Altos Hills
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs. Los Altos Hills, CA
Compared to Mount Vernon, Los Altos Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  406.9% 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
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,135.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.4% higher
  Commute
  54.6% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower