Palo Alto, California vs. Atherton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atherton, California is 92.5% more expensive than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $96,268 in Atherton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atherton, California is more expensive than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Atherton
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Atherton, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Atherton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.5% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher