Monterey, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 147.5% more expensive than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $185,592 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Monterey, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  147.5% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  52.7% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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