Sun City West, Arizona vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 307.1% more expensive than Sun City West, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $203,575 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City West, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Sun City West, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
680% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Sun City West, Arizona
Sun_City_West, AZ vs. Palo_Alto, CA
Compared to Sun_City_West, Palo_Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  307.1% 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
  27.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,056.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher