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COLLEGE STATION vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$303,205
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
389.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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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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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.0% lower
Commute
100.6% higher
Health
7.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
19.4% higher
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