Palo Alto, California vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 75.0% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $37,535 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Palo Alto, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.0% 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
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower