Cost of Living in Los Altos, Long Beach, CA

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79%
Overall NAT. AVG.
10%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
229%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Los Altos Long Beach California
Cost of living179162141
Groceries110110111
Health care116118116
Housing329266197
Transportation114118118
Utilities121120119
Lifestyle & Entertainment115124120
Household Items110112111
Education & Childcare129133127
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Los Altos is 27% higher than the Long Beach average
  • The cost of living in Los Altos is 79% higher than the national average
  • Los Altos housing is 229% higher than the national average
  • California general sales tax is 42% higher than the national average
  • California state income tax is 61% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Household$174,054$14,505$4,061$5,222

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      California 7.25% 10.5%

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      California 1% 13.3%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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