Beaverton, Oregon vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 247.1% more expensive than Beaverton, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $416,488 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaverton, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Beaverton, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
510% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Beaverton, Oregon
Beaverton, OR vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Beaverton, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  247.1% 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
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  656.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher