San Antonio, Texas vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 382.0% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $722,940 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1120% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to San Antonio, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  382.0% 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
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,580.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  41.6% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher