Pearland, Texas vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 315.4% more expensive than Pearland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $498,426 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pearland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Pearland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
760% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Pearland, Texas
Pearland, TX vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Pearland, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  315.4% higher
      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
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,003.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher