Cost of Living Calculator - Taft, California vs Los Altos, California


The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 442.8% more expensive than Taft, California.

You would need a salary of $271,404 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Taft, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Taft, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1954% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Taft, California
Taft, CA vs Los Altos, CA
Compared to Taft, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  442.8% 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
  32.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,605.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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