Palo Alto, California vs. Davis, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Davis, California is 64.4% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $67,606 in Davis, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Davis, 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 Davis
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Davis, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Davis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.4% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher