Brentwood, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 150.3% more expensive than Brentwood, California.

You would need a salary of $250,318 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brentwood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Brentwood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Brentwood, California
Brentwood, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Brentwood, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  150.3% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  398.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower