Palo Alto, California vs. Bell, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bell, California is 68.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $15,954 in Bell, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bell, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Bell
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Bell, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Bell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.1% lower
      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
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower