Palo Alto, California vs. Truckee, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Truckee, California is 60.0% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $40,018 in Truckee, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Truckee, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Truckee
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Truckee, CA
Compared to Palo Alto, Truckee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.0% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% higher
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher