Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Los Alamitos, California


The cost of living in Los Alamitos, California is 53.0% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $30,564 in Los Alamitos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamitos, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Los Alamitos
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Los Alamitos, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Los Alamitos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.0% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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