Portola Valley, California vs. Saratoga, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga, California is 21.8% cheaper than Portola Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $39,107 in Saratoga, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portola Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga, California is cheaper than Portola Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Saratoga
than in Portola Valley, California
Portola Valley, CA vs. Saratoga, CA
Compared to Portola Valley, Saratoga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower