Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Virginia vs Los Altos, California


The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 230.3% more expensive than Springfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $234,529 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Springfield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
516% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Springfield, Virginia
Springfield, VA vs Los Altos, CA
Compared to Springfield, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  230.3% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  532.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower

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