Gainesville, Florida vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 380.9% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $2,051,866 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1043% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Gainesville, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  380.9% 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
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,510.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  72.5% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher