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PALO ALTO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$169,131
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
43.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
6.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
53.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.5% higher
Commute
12.5% higher
Health
6.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
13.8% higher
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