Sedona, Arizona vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 204.8% more expensive than Sedona, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $152,394 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sedona, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Sedona, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
258% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Sedona, Arizona
Sedona, AZ vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Sedona, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  204.8% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  484.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  72.7% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher