Chandler, Arizona vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 274.1% more expensive than Chandler, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $187,035 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chandler, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Chandler, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
521% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Chandler, Arizona
Chandler, AZ vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Chandler, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  274.1% 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
  25.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  823.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher