San Diego, California vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 169.8% more expensive than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $221,257 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to San Diego, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  169.8% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  356.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher