What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to Emerald Lake Hills, California?

Median Home Cost is 30% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Emerald Lake Hills, California?

A salary of $90,000 in Emerald Lake Hills, California should increase to $104,038 in Palo Alto, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

EMERALD LAKE HILLS vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Emerald Lake Hills, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 15.6% more expensive than Emerald Lake Hills, California.

You would need a salary of $104,038 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Emerald Lake Hills, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Emerald Lake Hills, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Emerald Lake Hills, California

Emerald Lake Hills, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Emerald Lake Hills, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

37.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.1% lower

Commute

6.5% lower

Health

8.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Emerald Lake Hills, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Emerald Lake Hills, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA

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