College Station, Texas vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 389.0% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $146,712 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
891% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to College Station, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
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  389.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,100.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  100.6% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
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  Personal
  19.4% higher
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