Palo Alto, California vs. Round Rock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Round Rock, Texas is 73.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $13,459 in Round Rock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Round Rock, Texas is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Round Rock
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Round Rock, TX
Compared to Palo Alto, Round Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.1% 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
  24.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower