Palo Alto, California vs. San Ramon, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Ramon, California is 42.0% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $28,986 in San Ramon, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Ramon, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in San Ramon
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. San Ramon, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, San Ramon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher