Mansfield, Texas vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 287.1% more expensive than Mansfield, Texas.

You would need a salary of $348,408 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mansfield, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Mansfield, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
652% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Mansfield, Texas
Mansfield, TX vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Mansfield, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  287.1% 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
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  957.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower