Denver, Colorado vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 238.7% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $186,260 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
439% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Denver, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  238.7% 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
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  591.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher