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PALO ALTO vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Palo Alto, California vs. San Diego, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Diego, California is
62.9%
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California.
You would need a salary of
$18,530
in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in San Diego
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, San Diego is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
62.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
11.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
78.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
14.3% higher
Commute
14.5% lower
Health
17.4% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.3% lower
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