Cost of Living Calculator - Puget Island, Washington vs Los Altos, California


The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 359.7% more expensive than Puget Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $229,873 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Puget Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Puget Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1381% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Puget Island, Washington
Puget Island, WA vs Los Altos, CA
Compared to Puget Island, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  359.7% 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
  26.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  986.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.5% higher
  Commute
  48.1% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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