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


The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 123.8% more expensive than Sammamish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $111,883 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sammamish, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Sammamish, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Sammamish, Washington
Sammamish, WA vs Los Altos, CA
Compared to Sammamish, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.8% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower

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