Cost of Living Calculator - Redmond, Washington vs Los Altos, California


The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 144.0% more expensive than Redmond, Washington.

You would need a salary of $268,427 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redmond, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Redmond, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Redmond, Washington
Redmond, WA vs Los Altos, CA
Compared to Redmond, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.0% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  287.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

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