Redwood City, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 56.0% more expensive than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $155,964 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Redwood City, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.0% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower