Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Los Altos, California


The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 360.6% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $552,773 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
772% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Los Altos, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  360.6% 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
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,064.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  57.7% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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