Vancouver, Washington vs. Los Altos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 299.7% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $299,809 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
688% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Los Altos, CA
Compared to Vancouver, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  299.7% 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
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  905.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower