Tucson, Arizona vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 392.9% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $394,316 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1128% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Tucson, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  392.9% 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
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,615.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  44.6% higher
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher