Los Altos, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Los Altos, California?
$59,520 / month
for a family, 1,002.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $714,240 for the year for a family.
$11,767 / month
for a single person, 146.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $141,200 for the year for a single person.

Los Altos cost of living score
231
More expensive
131.0% higher
than the US average
54.1% higher
than the California average
Los Altos, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 231, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 131.0% higher than the U.S. average and 54.1% lower than the average for California.

Los Altos, CA

Housing costs in Los Altos?
A typical home costs $3,727,700, which is 1,002.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 408.2% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Los Altos costs $4,130 per month, which is 188.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 47.9% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Los Altos?
To live comfortably in Los Altos, California, a minimum annual income of $714,240 for a family, and $141,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Los Altos?
The cost of living in Los Altos, CA is quite high. The median home value in the city is over $2.8 million, which makes it one of the most expensive places to live in the United States. Rent prices are also very high, with a one-bedroom apartment typically costing around $2,500 a month. Groceries and other everyday items can be more expensive than in other parts of the state due to the higher cost of living. However, many people choose to live in Los Altos because of its excellent schools and close proximity to Silicon Valley.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLos AltosCaliforniaUnited States
  231.0149.9100.0
  126.9105.1100
  107.798.3100.0
  1,266.5234.8100.0
  $3,727,700$733,500$338,100
  92102.4100
  139.7133.1100.0
  155.5118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Los Altos
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Over 16 years ago

Expensive but worth  More

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Over 16 years ago

the quality of life here is very high however the cost of living is also high. extremely high as a matter of fact. I'd like to look at other communities that are less  More

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