Palmdale, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 229.1% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $279,757 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
598% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Palmdale, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  229.1% 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
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  843.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher