Pocatello, Idaho vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 446.6% more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $273,291 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1178% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. Los_Altos, CA
Compared to Pocatello, Los_Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  446.6% 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
  40.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,764.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  88.0% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher