Portola Valley, California vs. Atherton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atherton, California is 51.8% more expensive than Portola Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $75,893 in Atherton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portola Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atherton, California is more expensive than Portola Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Atherton
than in Portola Valley, California
Portola_Valley, CA vs. Atherton, CA
Compared to Portola_Valley, Atherton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher