Palo Alto, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 43.6% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $70,471 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in San Francisco
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
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  43.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
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  Personal
  13.8% higher
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