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

Median Home Cost is 763% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to Fresno, California?

A salary of $100,000 in Fresno, California should increase to $418,974 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.

FRESNO vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Fresno, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 319.0% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $418,974 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
763% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Fresno, California

Fresno, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to Fresno, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

319.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

25.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,090.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.0% lower

Commute

38.2% higher

Health

15.7% higher

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Personal

5.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Fresno, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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