Oakland, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 145.2% more expensive than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $76,016 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Oakland, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.2% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  303.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower