Southington, Connecticut vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 333.1% more expensive than Southington, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $324,862 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Southington, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Southington, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
954% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Southington, Connecticut
Southington, CT vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Southington, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  333.1% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,155.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% lower
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower