Fremont, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 95.2% more expensive than Fremont, California.

You would need a salary of $78,088 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fremont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Fremont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Fremont, California
Fremont, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Fremont, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.2% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower