Seattle, Washington vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 181.1% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $140,554 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
352% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Seattle, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  181.1% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  346.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.7% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower