Sacramento, California vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 287.9% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $193,956 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
772% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Sacramento, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
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  287.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  874.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
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  Personal
  2.0% lower
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