Midland, Texas vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 372.0% more expensive than Midland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $306,783 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Midland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Midland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1046% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Midland, Texas
Midland, TX vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Midland, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  372.0% 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
  28.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,025.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  88.7% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher