Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 257.4% more expensive than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $285,912 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
483% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Hillsboro, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  257.4% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  676.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher